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
51564C
RGB
81, 86, 76
HSL
90, 6%, 32%
HSB
90, 12%, 34%
CMYK
6, 0, 12, 66
LAB
36, -4, 5
LCH
36, 6, 125
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 129
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -2, 7
HWB
90, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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