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
51382F
RGB
81, 56, 47
HSL
16, 27%, 25%
HSB
16, 42%, 32%
CMYK
0, 31, 42, 68
LAB
26, 10, 10
LCH
26, 15, 44
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 41
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
26, 16, 9
HWB
16, 18%, 68%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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