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
515464
RGB
81, 84, 100
HSL
231, 10%, 35%
HSB
231, 19%, 39%
CMYK
19, 16, 0, 61
LAB
36, 2, -10
LCH
36, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 277
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -2, -13
HWB
231, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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