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
515E70
RGB
81, 94, 112
HSL
215, 16%, 38%
HSB
215, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 56
LAB
39, -2, -12
LCH
39, 12, 262
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 257
XYZ
10, 11, 17
LUV
39, -7, -16
HWB
215, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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