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
486159
RGB
72, 97, 89
HSL
161, 15%, 33%
HSB
161, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 0, 8, 62
LAB
39, -11, 1
LCH
39, 11, 173
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 173
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
39, -12, 4
HWB
161, 28%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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