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
514751
RGB
81, 71, 81
HSL
300, 7%, 30%
HSB
300, 12%, 32%
CMYK
0, 12, 0, 68
LAB
31, 6, -4
LCH
31, 7, 324
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 326
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 5, -6
HWB
300, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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