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
515361
RGB
81, 83, 97
HSL
232, 9%, 35%
HSB
232, 16%, 38%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 62
LAB
36, 2, -8
LCH
36, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 279
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -2, -11
HWB
232, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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