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
50656D
RGB
80, 101, 109
HSL
197, 15%, 37%
HSB
197, 27%, 43%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 57
LAB
41, -7, -7
LCH
41, 10, 228
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 223
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
41, -11, -9
HWB
197, 31%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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