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
514D63
RGB
81, 77, 99
HSL
251, 13%, 35%
HSB
251, 22%, 39%
CMYK
18, 22, 0, 61
LAB
34, 6, -12
LCH
34, 13, 294
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 293
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
34, 1, -17
HWB
251, 30%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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