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
505248
RGB
80, 82, 72
HSL
72, 6%, 30%
HSB
72, 12%, 32%
CMYK
2, 0, 12, 68
LAB
34, -2, 6
LCH
34, 6, 113
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 116
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -1, 7
HWB
72, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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