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
516356
RGB
81, 99, 86
HSL
137, 10%, 35%
HSB
137, 18%, 39%
CMYK
18, 0, 13, 61
LAB
40, -9, 5
LCH
40, 11, 152
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 154
XYZ
10, 11, 10
LUV
40, -9, 8
HWB
137, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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