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
516156
RGB
81, 97, 86
HSL
139, 9%, 35%
HSB
139, 16%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 11, 62
LAB
40, -8, 4
LCH
40, 9, 153
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 155
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
40, -8, 7
HWB
139, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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