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
516D72
RGB
81, 109, 114
HSL
189, 17%, 38%
HSB
189, 29%, 45%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 55
LAB
44, -10, -6
LCH
44, 12, 213
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 210
XYZ
12, 14, 18
LUV
44, -14, -7
HWB
189, 32%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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