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
514B55
RGB
81, 75, 85
HSL
276, 6%, 31%
HSB
276, 12%, 33%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 67
LAB
33, 4, -5
LCH
33, 7, 310
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 312
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
33, 3, -7
HWB
276, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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