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
516062
RGB
81, 96, 98
HSL
187, 9%, 35%
HSB
187, 17%, 38%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 62
LAB
40, -6, -3
LCH
40, 6, 210
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 206
XYZ
10, 11, 13
LUV
40, -8, -3
HWB
187, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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