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
51585E
RGB
81, 88, 94
HSL
208, 7%, 34%
HSB
208, 14%, 37%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 63
LAB
37, -2, -4
LCH
37, 5, 248
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 244
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
37, -4, -5
HWB
208, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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