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
48646F
RGB
72, 100, 111
HSL
197, 21%, 36%
HSB
197, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 10, 0, 56
LAB
40, -8, -10
LCH
40, 13, 229
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 224
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
40, -14, -12
HWB
197, 28%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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