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
516265
RGB
81, 98, 101
HSL
189, 11%, 36%
HSB
189, 20%, 40%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 60
LAB
40, -6, -4
LCH
40, 7, 213
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 209
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
40, -9, -4
HWB
189, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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