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
516072
RGB
81, 96, 114
HSL
213, 17%, 38%
HSB
213, 29%, 45%
CMYK
29, 16, 0, 55
LAB
40, -3, -12
LCH
40, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 253
XYZ
11, 11, 18
LUV
40, -8, -16
HWB
213, 32%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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