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
514452
RGB
81, 68, 82
HSL
296, 9%, 29%
HSB
296, 17%, 32%
CMYK
1, 17, 0, 68
LAB
31, 8, -6
LCH
31, 10, 322
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 324
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
31, 6, -9
HWB
296, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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