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
513A49
RGB
81, 58, 73
HSL
321, 17%, 27%
HSB
321, 28%, 32%
CMYK
0, 28, 10, 68
LAB
27, 13, -5
LCH
27, 14, 338
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 340
XYZ
6, 5, 7
LUV
27, 12, -8
HWB
321, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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