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
516B79
RGB
81, 107, 121
HSL
201, 20%, 40%
HSB
201, 33%, 47%
CMYK
33, 12, 0, 53
LAB
44, -7, -11
LCH
44, 13, 237
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 232
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
44, -13, -14
HWB
201, 32%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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