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
515554
RGB
81, 85, 84
HSL
165, 2%, 33%
HSB
165, 5%, 33%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 67
LAB
36, -2, 0
LCH
36, 2, 180
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 180
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -2, 0
HWB
165, 32%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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