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
504D4E
RGB
80, 77, 78
HSL
340, 2%, 31%
HSB
340, 4%, 31%
CMYK
0, 4, 2, 69
LAB
33, 1, 0
LCH
33, 1, 355
OKLCH
0.42, 0.00, 355
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
33, 2, 0
HWB
340, 30%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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