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
515E50
RGB
81, 94, 80
HSL
116, 8%, 34%
HSB
116, 15%, 37%
CMYK
14, 0, 15, 63
LAB
38, -7, 6
LCH
38, 10, 140
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 143
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -6, 9
HWB
116, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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