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
506B79
RGB
80, 107, 121
HSL
200, 20%, 39%
HSB
200, 34%, 47%
CMYK
34, 12, 0, 53
LAB
43, -7, -11
LCH
43, 13, 236
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 231
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
43, -13, -14
HWB
200, 31%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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