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
515D65
RGB
81, 93, 101
HSL
204, 11%, 36%
HSB
204, 20%, 40%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 60
LAB
39, -3, -6
LCH
39, 7, 242
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 237
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
39, -7, -8
HWB
204, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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