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
51402C
RGB
81, 64, 44
HSL
32, 30%, 25%
HSB
32, 46%, 32%
CMYK
0, 21, 46, 68
LAB
29, 5, 15
LCH
29, 16, 71
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 71
XYZ
6, 6, 3
LUV
29, 12, 15
HWB
32, 17%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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