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
505665
RGB
80, 86, 101
HSL
223, 12%, 35%
HSB
223, 21%, 40%
CMYK
21, 15, 0, 60
LAB
36, 0, -10
LCH
36, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 268
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
36, -4, -12
HWB
223, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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