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
504F48
RGB
80, 79, 72
HSL
53, 5%, 30%
HSB
53, 10%, 31%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 69
LAB
34, -1, 4
LCH
34, 4, 99
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 100
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, 1, 5
HWB
53, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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