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
50656B
RGB
80, 101, 107
HSL
193, 14%, 37%
HSB
193, 25%, 42%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 58
LAB
41, -7, -6
LCH
41, 9, 221
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 217
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
41, -11, -7
HWB
193, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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