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
514031
RGB
81, 64, 49
HSL
28, 25%, 25%
HSB
28, 40%, 32%
CMYK
0, 21, 40, 68
LAB
29, 6, 12
LCH
29, 13, 64
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 63
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 11, 12
HWB
28, 19%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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