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
514952
RGB
81, 73, 82
HSL
293, 6%, 30%
HSB
293, 11%, 32%
CMYK
1, 11, 0, 68
LAB
32, 5, -4
LCH
32, 6, 320
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 322
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, 4, -6
HWB
293, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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