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
486469
RGB
72, 100, 105
HSL
189, 19%, 35%
HSB
189, 31%, 41%
CMYK
31, 5, 0, 59
LAB
40, -10, -6
LCH
40, 12, 213
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 210
XYZ
10, 12, 15
LUV
40, -14, -7
HWB
189, 28%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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