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
48646D
RGB
72, 100, 109
HSL
195, 20%, 35%
HSB
195, 34%, 43%
CMYK
34, 8, 0, 57
LAB
40, -9, -9
LCH
40, 12, 224
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 220
XYZ
10, 12, 16
LUV
40, -14, -10
HWB
195, 28%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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