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
51595B
RGB
81, 89, 91
HSL
192, 6%, 34%
HSB
192, 11%, 36%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 64
LAB
37, -3, -2
LCH
37, 4, 218
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 214
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
37, -4, -2
HWB
192, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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