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
513D33
RGB
81, 61, 51
HSL
20, 23%, 26%
HSB
20, 37%, 32%
CMYK
0, 25, 37, 68
LAB
28, 8, 10
LCH
28, 13, 51
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 48
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 13, 9
HWB
20, 20%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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