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
51514D
RGB
81, 81, 77
HSL
60, 3%, 31%
HSB
60, 5%, 32%
CMYK
0, 0, 5, 68
LAB
34, -1, 2
LCH
34, 2, 105
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 107
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
34, 0, 3
HWB
60, 30%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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