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
516677
RGB
81, 102, 119
HSL
207, 19%, 39%
HSB
207, 32%, 47%
CMYK
32, 14, 0, 53
LAB
42, -5, -12
LCH
42, 13, 249
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 243
XYZ
11, 13, 19
LUV
42, -11, -16
HWB
207, 32%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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