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
51525F
RGB
81, 82, 95
HSL
236, 8%, 35%
HSB
236, 15%, 37%
CMYK
15, 14, 0, 63
LAB
35, 2, -8
LCH
35, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 282
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
35, -1, -10
HWB
236, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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