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
516B7B
RGB
81, 107, 123
HSL
203, 21%, 40%
HSB
203, 34%, 48%
CMYK
34, 13, 0, 52
LAB
44, -7, -12
LCH
44, 14, 241
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 236
XYZ
12, 14, 21
LUV
44, -13, -16
HWB
203, 32%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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