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
50575C
RGB
80, 87, 92
HSL
205, 7%, 34%
HSB
205, 13%, 36%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 64
LAB
36, -2, -4
LCH
36, 4, 243
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 239
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
36, -4, -5
HWB
205, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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