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
486168
RGB
72, 97, 104
HSL
193, 18%, 35%
HSB
193, 31%, 41%
CMYK
31, 7, 0, 59
LAB
39, -8, -7
LCH
39, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 217
XYZ
9, 11, 15
LUV
39, -12, -8
HWB
193, 28%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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