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
504A5B
RGB
80, 74, 91
HSL
261, 10%, 32%
HSB
261, 19%, 36%
CMYK
12, 19, 0, 64
LAB
33, 5, -9
LCH
33, 11, 301
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 301
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
33, 2, -12
HWB
261, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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