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
51455A
RGB
81, 69, 90
HSL
274, 13%, 31%
HSB
274, 23%, 35%
CMYK
10, 23, 0, 65
LAB
31, 9, -11
LCH
31, 14, 309
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 310
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
31, 5, -14
HWB
274, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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