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
51554E
RGB
81, 85, 78
HSL
94, 4%, 32%
HSB
94, 8%, 33%
CMYK
5, 0, 8, 67
LAB
36, -3, 4
LCH
36, 4, 128
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 132
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -2, 5
HWB
94, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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