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
50596C
RGB
80, 89, 108
HSL
221, 15%, 37%
HSB
221, 26%, 42%
CMYK
26, 18, 0, 58
LAB
38, 0, -12
LCH
38, 12, 270
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 265
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -5, -16
HWB
221, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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