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
515965
RGB
81, 89, 101
HSL
216, 11%, 36%
HSB
216, 20%, 40%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 60
LAB
37, -1, -8
LCH
37, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 258
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
37, -5, -10
HWB
216, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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