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
514650
RGB
81, 70, 80
HSL
305, 7%, 30%
HSB
305, 14%, 32%
CMYK
0, 14, 1, 68
LAB
31, 6, -4
LCH
31, 8, 327
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 329
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 5, -6
HWB
305, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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