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
514B54
RGB
81, 75, 84
HSL
280, 6%, 31%
HSB
280, 11%, 33%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 67
LAB
33, 4, -4
LCH
33, 6, 312
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 315
XYZ
8, 7, 9
LUV
33, 3, -6
HWB
280, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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