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
51645F
RGB
81, 100, 95
HSL
164, 10%, 35%
HSB
164, 19%, 39%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 61
LAB
41, -8, 0
LCH
41, 8, 178
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 177
XYZ
10, 12, 13
LUV
41, -10, 2
HWB
164, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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