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
51565F
RGB
81, 86, 95
HSL
219, 8%, 35%
HSB
219, 15%, 37%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 63
LAB
36, 0, -6
LCH
36, 6, 265
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 262
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, -3, -8
HWB
219, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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