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
48616C
RGB
72, 97, 108
HSL
198, 20%, 35%
HSB
198, 33%, 42%
CMYK
33, 10, 0, 58
LAB
39, -7, -9
LCH
39, 12, 232
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 227
XYZ
10, 11, 16
LUV
39, -12, -11
HWB
198, 28%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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