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
513A35
RGB
81, 58, 53
HSL
11, 21%, 26%
HSB
11, 35%, 32%
CMYK
0, 28, 35, 68
LAB
27, 10, 7
LCH
27, 12, 36
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 33
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
27, 14, 6
HWB
11, 21%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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