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
51616E
RGB
81, 97, 110
HSL
207, 15%, 37%
HSB
207, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 12, 0, 57
LAB
40, -4, -10
LCH
40, 10, 248
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 243
XYZ
10, 11, 16
LUV
40, -9, -12
HWB
207, 32%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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