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
515F5E
RGB
81, 95, 94
HSL
176, 8%, 35%
HSB
176, 15%, 37%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 63
LAB
39, -6, -1
LCH
39, 6, 193
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 191
XYZ
10, 11, 12
LUV
39, -7, -1
HWB
176, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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