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
515442
RGB
81, 84, 66
HSL
70, 12%, 29%
HSB
70, 21%, 33%
CMYK
4, 0, 21, 67
LAB
35, -4, 10
LCH
35, 11, 111
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 115
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, -1, 13
HWB
70, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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