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
505265
RGB
80, 82, 101
HSL
234, 12%, 35%
HSB
234, 21%, 40%
CMYK
21, 19, 0, 60
LAB
35, 3, -11
LCH
35, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 280
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
35, -2, -15
HWB
234, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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