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
486163
RGB
72, 97, 99
HSL
184, 16%, 34%
HSB
184, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 2, 0, 61
LAB
39, -9, -4
LCH
39, 10, 205
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 202
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
39, -12, -4
HWB
184, 28%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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