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
504A50
RGB
80, 74, 80
HSL
300, 4%, 30%
HSB
300, 7%, 31%
CMYK
0, 7, 0, 69
LAB
32, 4, -3
LCH
32, 4, 323
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 326
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, 3, -4
HWB
300, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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