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
517177
RGB
81, 113, 119
HSL
189, 19%, 39%
HSB
189, 32%, 47%
CMYK
32, 5, 0, 53
LAB
45, -11, -7
LCH
45, 13, 214
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 210
XYZ
13, 15, 20
LUV
45, -16, -8
HWB
189, 32%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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