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
51555E
RGB
81, 85, 94
HSL
222, 7%, 34%
HSB
222, 14%, 37%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 63
LAB
36, 0, -6
LCH
36, 6, 269
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 267
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, -3, -7
HWB
222, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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