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
514E58
RGB
81, 78, 88
HSL
258, 6%, 33%
HSB
258, 11%, 35%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 65
LAB
34, 3, -5
LCH
34, 6, 298
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 299
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
34, 1, -7
HWB
258, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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