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
486362
RGB
72, 99, 98
HSL
178, 16%, 34%
HSB
178, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 0, 1, 61
LAB
40, -11, -3
LCH
40, 11, 195
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 193
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
40, -13, -2
HWB
178, 28%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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