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
515763
RGB
81, 87, 99
HSL
220, 10%, 35%
HSB
220, 18%, 39%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 61
LAB
37, 0, -8
LCH
37, 8, 268
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 264
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
37, -4, -10
HWB
220, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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