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
51414F
RGB
81, 65, 79
HSL
308, 11%, 29%
HSB
308, 20%, 32%
CMYK
0, 20, 2, 68
LAB
30, 9, -6
LCH
30, 11, 328
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 330
XYZ
7, 6, 8
LUV
30, 8, -8
HWB
308, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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