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
514144
RGB
81, 65, 68
HSL
349, 11%, 29%
HSB
349, 20%, 32%
CMYK
0, 20, 16, 68
LAB
29, 8, 1
LCH
29, 8, 7
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 6
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
29, 9, 0
HWB
349, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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