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
514E52
RGB
81, 78, 82
HSL
285, 3%, 31%
HSB
285, 5%, 32%
CMYK
1, 5, 0, 68
LAB
34, 2, -2
LCH
34, 3, 315
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 318
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
34, 1, -3
HWB
285, 31%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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