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
51646A
RGB
81, 100, 106
HSL
194, 13%, 37%
HSB
194, 24%, 42%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 58
LAB
41, -6, -6
LCH
41, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 219
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
41, -10, -7
HWB
194, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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