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
50414D
RGB
80, 65, 77
HSL
312, 10%, 28%
HSB
312, 19%, 31%
CMYK
0, 19, 4, 69
LAB
29, 8, -5
LCH
29, 10, 331
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 333
XYZ
7, 6, 8
LUV
29, 7, -7
HWB
312, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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