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
514455
RGB
81, 68, 85
HSL
286, 11%, 30%
HSB
286, 20%, 33%
CMYK
5, 20, 0, 67
LAB
31, 8, -8
LCH
31, 12, 316
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 318
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 6, -11
HWB
286, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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