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
50545A
RGB
80, 84, 90
HSL
216, 6%, 33%
HSB
216, 11%, 35%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 65
LAB
36, -1, -4
LCH
36, 4, 261
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 258
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -2, -5
HWB
216, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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