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
505668
RGB
80, 86, 104
HSL
225, 13%, 36%
HSB
225, 23%, 41%
CMYK
23, 17, 0, 59
LAB
37, 1, -11
LCH
37, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 271
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
37, -4, -15
HWB
225, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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