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
514755
RGB
81, 71, 85
HSL
283, 9%, 31%
HSB
283, 16%, 33%
CMYK
5, 16, 0, 67
LAB
32, 7, -7
LCH
32, 9, 314
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 316
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
32, 4, -9
HWB
283, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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