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
504D5D
RGB
80, 77, 93
HSL
251, 9%, 33%
HSB
251, 17%, 36%
CMYK
14, 17, 0, 64
LAB
33, 4, -9
LCH
33, 10, 294
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 294
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
33, 1, -12
HWB
251, 30%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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