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
514559
RGB
81, 69, 89
HSL
276, 13%, 31%
HSB
276, 22%, 35%
CMYK
9, 22, 0, 65
LAB
31, 9, -10
LCH
31, 13, 310
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 312
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, 5, -14
HWB
276, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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