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
51575E
RGB
81, 87, 94
HSL
212, 7%, 34%
HSB
212, 14%, 37%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 63
LAB
37, -1, -5
LCH
37, 5, 256
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 252
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
37, -3, -6
HWB
212, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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