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
505441
RGB
80, 84, 65
HSL
73, 13%, 29%
HSB
73, 23%, 33%
CMYK
5, 0, 23, 67
LAB
35, -4, 11
LCH
35, 12, 113
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 117
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
35, -1, 13
HWB
73, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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