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
50573F
RGB
80, 87, 63
HSL
78, 16%, 29%
HSB
78, 28%, 34%
CMYK
8, 0, 28, 66
LAB
36, -6, 13
LCH
36, 15, 116
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 121
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, -3, 16
HWB
78, 25%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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