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
51596E
RGB
81, 89, 110
HSL
223, 15%, 37%
HSB
223, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 19, 0, 57
LAB
38, 1, -13
LCH
38, 13, 273
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 269
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -5, -18
HWB
223, 32%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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