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
516D6A
RGB
81, 109, 106
HSL
174, 15%, 37%
HSB
174, 26%, 43%
CMYK
26, 0, 3, 57
LAB
44, -11, -2
LCH
44, 11, 189
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 188
XYZ
11, 14, 16
LUV
44, -14, -1
HWB
174, 32%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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