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
51535E
RGB
81, 83, 94
HSL
231, 7%, 34%
HSB
231, 14%, 37%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 63
LAB
35, 1, -7
LCH
35, 7, 279
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 277
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
35, -2, -9
HWB
231, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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