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
514B56
RGB
81, 75, 86
HSL
273, 7%, 32%
HSB
273, 13%, 34%
CMYK
6, 13, 0, 66
LAB
33, 4, -6
LCH
33, 7, 308
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 310
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
33, 3, -8
HWB
273, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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