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
513B2D
RGB
81, 59, 45
HSL
23, 29%, 25%
HSB
23, 44%, 32%
CMYK
0, 27, 44, 68
LAB
27, 8, 13
LCH
27, 15, 56
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 54
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 14, 12
HWB
23, 18%, 68%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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