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
516871
RGB
81, 104, 113
HSL
197, 16%, 38%
HSB
197, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 56
LAB
42, -7, -8
LCH
42, 11, 228
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 224
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
42, -12, -10
HWB
197, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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