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
516167
RGB
81, 97, 103
HSL
196, 12%, 36%
HSB
196, 21%, 40%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 60
LAB
40, -5, -6
LCH
40, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 223
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
40, -8, -7
HWB
196, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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