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
51697A
RGB
81, 105, 122
HSL
205, 20%, 40%
HSB
205, 34%, 48%
CMYK
34, 14, 0, 52
LAB
43, -6, -13
LCH
43, 14, 245
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 239
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
43, -12, -16
HWB
205, 32%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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