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
486472
RGB
72, 100, 114
HSL
200, 23%, 36%
HSB
200, 37%, 45%
CMYK
37, 12, 0, 55
LAB
41, -8, -11
LCH
41, 14, 236
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 230
XYZ
10, 12, 18
LUV
41, -14, -14
HWB
200, 28%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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