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
516669
RGB
81, 102, 105
HSL
187, 13%, 36%
HSB
187, 23%, 41%
CMYK
23, 3, 0, 59
LAB
42, -8, -4
LCH
42, 9, 210
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 207
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
42, -11, -5
HWB
187, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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