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
51586A
RGB
81, 88, 106
HSL
223, 13%, 37%
HSB
223, 24%, 42%
CMYK
24, 17, 0, 58
LAB
37, 0, -11
LCH
37, 11, 272
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 268
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
37, -4, -15
HWB
223, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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