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
51422F
RGB
81, 66, 47
HSL
34, 27%, 25%
HSB
34, 42%, 32%
CMYK
0, 19, 42, 68
LAB
29, 4, 14
LCH
29, 15, 73
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 73
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 10, 14
HWB
34, 18%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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