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
51605B
RGB
81, 96, 91
HSL
160, 8%, 35%
HSB
160, 16%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 62
LAB
39, -7, 1
LCH
39, 7, 173
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 173
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
39, -8, 2
HWB
160, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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