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
504D55
RGB
80, 77, 85
HSL
263, 5%, 32%
HSB
263, 9%, 33%
CMYK
6, 9, 0, 67
LAB
33, 3, -4
LCH
33, 5, 301
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 303
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
33, 1, -6
HWB
263, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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