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
51494D
RGB
81, 73, 77
HSL
330, 5%, 30%
HSB
330, 10%, 32%
CMYK
0, 10, 5, 68
LAB
32, 4, -1
LCH
32, 4, 345
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 346
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, 4, -2
HWB
330, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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