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
515369
RGB
81, 83, 105
HSL
235, 13%, 36%
HSB
235, 23%, 41%
CMYK
23, 21, 0, 59
LAB
36, 3, -13
LCH
36, 13, 284
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 281
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, -2, -18
HWB
235, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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