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
515862
RGB
81, 88, 98
HSL
215, 9%, 35%
HSB
215, 17%, 38%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 62
LAB
37, -1, -7
LCH
37, 7, 261
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 257
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
37, -4, -9
HWB
215, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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