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
514B5A
RGB
81, 75, 90
HSL
264, 9%, 32%
HSB
264, 17%, 35%
CMYK
10, 17, 0, 65
LAB
33, 5, -8
LCH
33, 9, 303
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 303
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
33, 2, -11
HWB
264, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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