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
505C66
RGB
80, 92, 102
HSL
207, 12%, 36%
HSB
207, 22%, 40%
CMYK
22, 10, 0, 60
LAB
38, -3, -7
LCH
38, 8, 248
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 243
XYZ
10, 10, 14
LUV
38, -7, -9
HWB
207, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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