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
513E2E
RGB
81, 62, 46
HSL
27, 28%, 25%
HSB
27, 43%, 32%
CMYK
0, 23, 43, 68
LAB
28, 7, 13
LCH
28, 15, 63
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 61
XYZ
6, 5, 3
LUV
28, 13, 13
HWB
27, 18%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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