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
51645E
RGB
81, 100, 94
HSL
161, 10%, 35%
HSB
161, 19%, 39%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 61
LAB
41, -8, 1
LCH
41, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 174
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
41, -10, 3
HWB
161, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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