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
51605E
RGB
81, 96, 94
HSL
172, 8%, 35%
HSB
172, 16%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 62
LAB
39, -6, -1
LCH
39, 6, 188
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 187
XYZ
10, 11, 12
LUV
39, -8, 0
HWB
172, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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