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
516A71
RGB
81, 106, 113
HSL
193, 16%, 38%
HSB
193, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 6, 0, 56
LAB
43, -8, -7
LCH
43, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 217
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
43, -13, -8
HWB
193, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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