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
514E5E
RGB
81, 78, 94
HSL
251, 9%, 34%
HSB
251, 17%, 37%
CMYK
14, 17, 0, 63
LAB
34, 4, -9
LCH
34, 10, 294
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 294
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, 1, -12
HWB
251, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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