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
51393D
RGB
81, 57, 61
HSL
350, 17%, 27%
HSB
350, 30%, 32%
CMYK
0, 30, 25, 68
LAB
27, 11, 2
LCH
27, 12, 10
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 8
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 14, 0
HWB
350, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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