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
51626A
RGB
81, 98, 106
HSL
199, 13%, 37%
HSB
199, 24%, 42%
CMYK
24, 8, 0, 58
LAB
40, -5, -7
LCH
40, 9, 233
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 228
XYZ
10, 12, 15
LUV
40, -9, -8
HWB
199, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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