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
516563
RGB
81, 101, 99
HSL
174, 11%, 36%
HSB
174, 20%, 40%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 60
LAB
41, -8, -1
LCH
41, 8, 190
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 189
XYZ
10, 12, 14
LUV
41, -10, -1
HWB
174, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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