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
505A67
RGB
80, 90, 103
HSL
214, 13%, 36%
HSB
214, 22%, 40%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 60
LAB
38, -2, -9
LCH
38, 9, 259
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 255
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
38, -6, -11
HWB
214, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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