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
516170
RGB
81, 97, 112
HSL
209, 16%, 38%
HSB
209, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 13, 0, 56
LAB
40, -3, -11
LCH
40, 11, 252
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 247
XYZ
11, 11, 17
LUV
40, -9, -14
HWB
209, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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