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
504D53
RGB
80, 77, 83
HSL
270, 4%, 31%
HSB
270, 7%, 33%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 67
LAB
33, 2, -3
LCH
33, 4, 306
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 308
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
33, 1, -4
HWB
270, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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