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
516F78
RGB
81, 111, 120
HSL
194, 19%, 39%
HSB
194, 33%, 47%
CMYK
33, 7, 0, 53
LAB
45, -10, -9
LCH
45, 13, 223
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 218
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
45, -15, -10
HWB
194, 32%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.