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
516862
RGB
81, 104, 98
HSL
164, 12%, 36%
HSB
164, 22%, 41%
CMYK
22, 0, 6, 59
LAB
42, -10, 0
LCH
42, 10, 178
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 177
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
42, -12, 2
HWB
164, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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