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
50554C
RGB
80, 85, 76
HSL
93, 6%, 32%
HSB
93, 11%, 33%
CMYK
6, 0, 11, 67
LAB
35, -4, 5
LCH
35, 6, 128
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 131
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
35, -2, 6
HWB
93, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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