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
504457
RGB
80, 68, 87
HSL
278, 12%, 30%
HSB
278, 22%, 34%
CMYK
8, 22, 0, 66
LAB
31, 8, -9
LCH
31, 13, 312
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 313
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, 5, -13
HWB
278, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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