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
51686B
RGB
81, 104, 107
HSL
187, 14%, 37%
HSB
187, 24%, 42%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 58
LAB
42, -8, -5
LCH
42, 10, 209
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 206
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
42, -12, -5
HWB
187, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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