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
51563F
RGB
81, 86, 63
HSL
73, 15%, 29%
HSB
73, 27%, 34%
CMYK
6, 0, 27, 66
LAB
36, -5, 13
LCH
36, 14, 113
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 118
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, -2, 16
HWB
73, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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