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
515D5E
RGB
81, 93, 94
HSL
185, 7%, 34%
HSB
185, 14%, 37%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 63
LAB
38, -5, -2
LCH
38, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 203
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -6, -2
HWB
185, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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