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
516A74
RGB
81, 106, 116
HSL
197, 18%, 39%
HSB
197, 30%, 45%
CMYK
30, 9, 0, 55
LAB
43, -8, -9
LCH
43, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 224
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
43, -13, -11
HWB
197, 32%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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