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
514B63
RGB
81, 75, 99
HSL
255, 14%, 34%
HSB
255, 24%, 39%
CMYK
18, 24, 0, 61
LAB
33, 7, -13
LCH
33, 15, 297
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 296
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
33, 2, -18
HWB
255, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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