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
515A4E
RGB
81, 90, 78
HSL
105, 7%, 33%
HSB
105, 13%, 35%
CMYK
10, 0, 13, 65
LAB
37, -6, 6
LCH
37, 8, 134
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 138
XYZ
8, 10, 9
LUV
37, -4, 8
HWB
105, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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