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
516F7A
RGB
81, 111, 122
HSL
196, 20%, 40%
HSB
196, 34%, 48%
CMYK
34, 9, 0, 52
LAB
45, -9, -10
LCH
45, 13, 227
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 223
XYZ
13, 15, 21
LUV
45, -15, -12
HWB
196, 32%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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