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
48665F
RGB
72, 102, 95
HSL
166, 17%, 34%
HSB
166, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 0, 7, 60
LAB
41, -13, 0
LCH
41, 13, 179
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 179
XYZ
9, 12, 13
LUV
41, -15, 2
HWB
166, 28%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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