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
504256
RGB
80, 66, 86
HSL
282, 13%, 30%
HSB
282, 23%, 34%
CMYK
7, 23, 0, 66
LAB
30, 9, -10
LCH
30, 13, 314
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 316
XYZ
7, 6, 10
LUV
30, 6, -13
HWB
282, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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