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
51525D
RGB
81, 82, 93
HSL
235, 7%, 34%
HSB
235, 13%, 36%
CMYK
13, 12, 0, 64
LAB
35, 1, -7
LCH
35, 7, 283
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 282
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
35, -1, -9
HWB
235, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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