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
51695E
RGB
81, 105, 94
HSL
153, 13%, 36%
HSB
153, 23%, 41%
CMYK
23, 0, 10, 59
LAB
42, -11, 3
LCH
42, 12, 164
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 165
XYZ
10, 13, 12
LUV
42, -12, 6
HWB
153, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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