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
515349
RGB
81, 83, 73
HSL
72, 6%, 31%
HSB
72, 12%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 12, 67
LAB
35, -2, 6
LCH
35, 6, 113
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 116
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, -1, 7
HWB
72, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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