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
514754
RGB
81, 71, 84
HSL
286, 8%, 30%
HSB
286, 15%, 33%
CMYK
4, 15, 0, 67
LAB
32, 6, -6
LCH
32, 9, 316
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 318
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, 5, -9
HWB
286, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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