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
505654
RGB
80, 86, 84
HSL
160, 4%, 33%
HSB
160, 7%, 34%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 66
LAB
36, -3, 0
LCH
36, 3, 174
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 174
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -3, 1
HWB
160, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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