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
516055
RGB
81, 96, 85
HSL
136, 8%, 35%
HSB
136, 16%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 11, 62
LAB
39, -8, 4
LCH
39, 9, 151
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 154
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
39, -8, 7
HWB
136, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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