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
50504F
RGB
80, 80, 79
HSL
60, 1%, 31%
HSB
60, 1%, 31%
CMYK
0, 0, 1, 69
LAB
34, 0, 1
LCH
34, 1, 105
OKLCH
0.43, 0.00, 106
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
34, 0, 1
HWB
60, 31%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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