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
516E75
RGB
81, 110, 117
HSL
192, 18%, 39%
HSB
192, 31%, 46%
CMYK
31, 6, 0, 54
LAB
44, -10, -8
LCH
44, 12, 218
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 214
XYZ
12, 14, 19
LUV
44, -14, -9
HWB
192, 32%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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