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
51465B
RGB
81, 70, 91
HSL
271, 13%, 32%
HSB
271, 23%, 36%
CMYK
11, 23, 0, 64
LAB
31, 8, -11
LCH
31, 14, 308
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 308
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
31, 4, -15
HWB
271, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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