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
51534B
RGB
81, 83, 75
HSL
75, 5%, 31%
HSB
75, 10%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 10, 67
LAB
35, -2, 4
LCH
35, 5, 115
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 118
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, -1, 6
HWB
75, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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