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
51495C
RGB
81, 73, 92
HSL
265, 12%, 32%
HSB
265, 21%, 36%
CMYK
12, 21, 0, 64
LAB
32, 7, -10
LCH
32, 12, 304
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 304
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
32, 3, -14
HWB
265, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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