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
50666A
RGB
80, 102, 106
HSL
189, 14%, 36%
HSB
189, 25%, 42%
CMYK
25, 4, 0, 58
LAB
42, -8, -5
LCH
42, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 210
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
42, -11, -6
HWB
189, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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