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
51636E
RGB
81, 99, 110
HSL
203, 15%, 37%
HSB
203, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 10, 0, 57
LAB
41, -5, -9
LCH
41, 10, 240
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 235
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
41, -9, -11
HWB
203, 32%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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