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
516679
RGB
81, 102, 121
HSL
208, 20%, 40%
HSB
208, 33%, 47%
CMYK
33, 16, 0, 53
LAB
42, -4, -13
LCH
42, 14, 252
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 246
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
42, -11, -18
HWB
208, 32%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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