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
516C70
RGB
81, 108, 112
HSL
188, 16%, 38%
HSB
188, 28%, 44%
CMYK
28, 4, 0, 56
LAB
44, -9, -6
LCH
44, 11, 211
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 207
XYZ
12, 14, 17
LUV
44, -13, -6
HWB
188, 32%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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