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
515B63
RGB
81, 91, 99
HSL
207, 10%, 35%
HSB
207, 18%, 39%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 61
LAB
38, -3, -6
LCH
38, 7, 246
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 242
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
38, -6, -7
HWB
207, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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