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
514B52
RGB
81, 75, 82
HSL
291, 4%, 31%
HSB
291, 9%, 32%
CMYK
1, 9, 0, 68
LAB
33, 4, -3
LCH
33, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 321
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
33, 3, -5
HWB
291, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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