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
51383A
RGB
81, 56, 58
HSL
355, 18%, 27%
HSB
355, 31%, 32%
CMYK
0, 31, 28, 68
LAB
27, 12, 3
LCH
27, 12, 16
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 14
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 15, 2
HWB
355, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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