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
504E55
RGB
80, 78, 85
HSL
257, 4%, 32%
HSB
257, 8%, 33%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 67
LAB
34, 2, -4
LCH
34, 4, 298
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 299
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
34, 1, -5
HWB
257, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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