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
515C73
RGB
81, 92, 115
HSL
221, 17%, 38%
HSB
221, 30%, 45%
CMYK
30, 20, 0, 55
LAB
39, 0, -15
LCH
39, 15, 270
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 265
XYZ
10, 11, 18
LUV
39, -7, -20
HWB
221, 32%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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