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
51565A
RGB
81, 86, 90
HSL
207, 5%, 34%
HSB
207, 10%, 35%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 65
LAB
36, -1, -3
LCH
36, 3, 246
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 242
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
36, -3, -4
HWB
207, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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