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
515859
RGB
81, 88, 89
HSL
187, 5%, 33%
HSB
187, 9%, 35%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 65
LAB
37, -3, -2
LCH
37, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 207
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
37, -4, -2
HWB
187, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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