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
516273
RGB
81, 98, 115
HSL
210, 17%, 38%
HSB
210, 30%, 45%
CMYK
30, 15, 0, 55
LAB
41, -3, -12
LCH
41, 12, 254
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 249
XYZ
11, 12, 18
LUV
41, -9, -16
HWB
210, 32%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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