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
505161
RGB
80, 81, 97
HSL
236, 10%, 35%
HSB
236, 18%, 38%
CMYK
18, 16, 0, 62
LAB
35, 2, -9
LCH
35, 10, 284
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 282
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
35, -1, -13
HWB
236, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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