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
516269
RGB
81, 98, 105
HSL
197, 13%, 36%
HSB
197, 23%, 41%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 59
LAB
40, -5, -6
LCH
40, 8, 229
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 225
XYZ
10, 12, 15
LUV
40, -9, -7
HWB
197, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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