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
513637
RGB
81, 54, 55
HSL
358, 20%, 26%
HSB
358, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 33, 32, 68
LAB
26, 13, 5
LCH
26, 13, 20
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 17
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
26, 16, 3
HWB
358, 21%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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