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
515458
RGB
81, 84, 88
HSL
214, 4%, 33%
HSB
214, 8%, 35%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 65
LAB
36, -1, -3
LCH
36, 3, 258
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 256
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -2, -3
HWB
214, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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