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
516761
RGB
81, 103, 97
HSL
164, 12%, 36%
HSB
164, 21%, 40%
CMYK
21, 0, 6, 60
LAB
42, -10, 1
LCH
42, 10, 177
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 177
XYZ
10, 12, 13
LUV
42, -11, 2
HWB
164, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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