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
515E64
RGB
81, 94, 100
HSL
199, 10%, 35%
HSB
199, 19%, 39%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 61
LAB
39, -4, -5
LCH
39, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 227
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
39, -7, -6
HWB
199, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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