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
516571
RGB
81, 101, 113
HSL
203, 16%, 38%
HSB
203, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 11, 0, 56
LAB
41, -6, -9
LCH
41, 11, 240
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 235
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
41, -10, -12
HWB
203, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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