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
516F72
RGB
81, 111, 114
HSL
185, 17%, 38%
HSB
185, 29%, 45%
CMYK
29, 3, 0, 55
LAB
45, -11, -5
LCH
45, 12, 207
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 204
XYZ
12, 14, 18
LUV
45, -15, -6
HWB
185, 32%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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