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
516176
RGB
81, 97, 118
HSL
214, 19%, 39%
HSB
214, 31%, 46%
CMYK
31, 18, 0, 54
LAB
40, -2, -14
LCH
40, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 255
XYZ
11, 12, 19
LUV
40, -9, -19
HWB
214, 32%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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