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
505A58
RGB
80, 90, 88
HSL
168, 6%, 33%
HSB
168, 11%, 35%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 65
LAB
37, -4, 0
LCH
37, 4, 183
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 182
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
37, -5, 0
HWB
168, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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