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
51545A
RGB
81, 84, 90
HSL
220, 5%, 34%
HSB
220, 10%, 35%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 65
LAB
36, 0, -4
LCH
36, 4, 267
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 264
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -2, -5
HWB
220, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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