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
50545F
RGB
80, 84, 95
HSL
224, 9%, 34%
HSB
224, 16%, 37%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 63
LAB
36, 0, -7
LCH
36, 7, 272
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 270
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, -3, -9
HWB
224, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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