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
515343
RGB
81, 83, 67
HSL
68, 11%, 29%
HSB
68, 19%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 19, 67
LAB
35, -3, 9
LCH
35, 10, 109
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 113
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
35, 0, 11
HWB
68, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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