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
515952
RGB
81, 89, 82
HSL
128, 5%, 33%
HSB
128, 9%, 35%
CMYK
9, 0, 8, 65
LAB
37, -4, 3
LCH
37, 5, 146
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 149
XYZ
8, 10, 9
LUV
37, -4, 4
HWB
128, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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