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
515156
RGB
81, 81, 86
HSL
240, 3%, 33%
HSB
240, 6%, 34%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 66
LAB
35, 1, -3
LCH
35, 3, 286
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 286
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
35, 0, -4
HWB
240, 32%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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