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
517075
RGB
81, 112, 117
HSL
188, 18%, 39%
HSB
188, 31%, 46%
CMYK
31, 4, 0, 54
LAB
45, -11, -7
LCH
45, 13, 212
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 208
XYZ
12, 15, 19
LUV
45, -15, -7
HWB
188, 32%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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