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
516865
RGB
81, 104, 101
HSL
172, 12%, 36%
HSB
172, 22%, 41%
CMYK
22, 0, 3, 59
LAB
42, -9, -1
LCH
42, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 187
XYZ
11, 13, 14
LUV
42, -12, 0
HWB
172, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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