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
515547
RGB
81, 85, 71
HSL
77, 9%, 31%
HSB
77, 16%, 33%
CMYK
5, 0, 16, 67
LAB
35, -4, 8
LCH
35, 9, 116
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 120
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, -2, 10
HWB
77, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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