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
515954
RGB
81, 89, 84
HSL
143, 5%, 33%
HSB
143, 9%, 35%
CMYK
9, 0, 6, 65
LAB
37, -4, 2
LCH
37, 4, 157
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 158
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
37, -4, 3
HWB
143, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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