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
516B76
RGB
81, 107, 118
HSL
198, 19%, 39%
HSB
198, 31%, 46%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 54
LAB
43, -8, -9
LCH
43, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 226
XYZ
12, 14, 19
LUV
43, -13, -12
HWB
198, 32%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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