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
51656F
RGB
81, 101, 111
HSL
200, 16%, 38%
HSB
200, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 56
LAB
41, -6, -8
LCH
41, 10, 235
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 230
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
41, -10, -10
HWB
200, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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