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
514B4B
RGB
81, 75, 75
HSL
0, 4%, 31%
HSB
0, 7%, 32%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 68
LAB
32, 3, 1
LCH
32, 3, 20
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 17
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, 3, 1
HWB
0, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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