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
515E59
RGB
81, 94, 89
HSL
157, 7%, 34%
HSB
157, 14%, 37%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 63
LAB
39, -6, 1
LCH
39, 6, 170
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 170
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
39, -7, 2
HWB
157, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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