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
51524D
RGB
81, 82, 77
HSL
72, 3%, 31%
HSB
72, 6%, 32%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 68
LAB
35, -1, 3
LCH
35, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 116
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, 0, 4
HWB
72, 30%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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