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
486161
RGB
72, 97, 97
HSL
180, 15%, 33%
HSB
180, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 0, 0, 62
LAB
39, -10, -3
LCH
39, 10, 198
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 196
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
39, -12, -3
HWB
180, 28%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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