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
50596F
RGB
80, 89, 111
HSL
223, 16%, 37%
HSB
223, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 20, 0, 56
LAB
38, 1, -14
LCH
38, 14, 272
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 268
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -6, -19
HWB
223, 31%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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