Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
485F70
RGB
72, 95, 112
HSL
206, 22%, 36%
HSB
206, 36%, 44%
CMYK
36, 15, 0, 56
LAB
39, -5, -13
LCH
39, 14, 247
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 241
XYZ
10, 11, 17
LUV
39, -12, -16
HWB
206, 28%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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