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
513F2F
RGB
81, 63, 47
HSL
28, 27%, 25%
HSB
28, 42%, 32%
CMYK
0, 22, 42, 68
LAB
28, 6, 13
LCH
28, 14, 64
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 63
XYZ
6, 6, 3
LUV
28, 12, 13
HWB
28, 18%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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