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
515D68
RGB
81, 93, 104
HSL
209, 12%, 36%
HSB
209, 22%, 41%
CMYK
22, 11, 0, 59
LAB
39, -3, -8
LCH
39, 8, 251
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 246
XYZ
10, 11, 15
LUV
39, -7, -10
HWB
209, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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