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
516B62
RGB
81, 107, 98
HSL
159, 14%, 37%
HSB
159, 24%, 42%
CMYK
24, 0, 8, 58
LAB
43, -12, 2
LCH
43, 12, 171
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 172
XYZ
11, 13, 14
LUV
43, -13, 4
HWB
159, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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