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
516964
RGB
81, 105, 100
HSL
168, 13%, 36%
HSB
168, 23%, 41%
CMYK
23, 0, 5, 59
LAB
42, -10, 0
LCH
42, 10, 181
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 181
XYZ
11, 13, 14
LUV
42, -12, 1
HWB
168, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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