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
515662
RGB
81, 86, 98
HSL
222, 9%, 35%
HSB
222, 17%, 38%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 62
LAB
36, 0, -8
LCH
36, 8, 270
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 268
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -3, -10
HWB
222, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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