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
515264
RGB
81, 82, 100
HSL
237, 10%, 35%
HSB
237, 19%, 39%
CMYK
19, 18, 0, 61
LAB
35, 3, -11
LCH
35, 11, 285
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 283
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
35, -2, -14
HWB
237, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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