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
51432E
RGB
81, 67, 46
HSL
36, 28%, 25%
HSB
36, 43%, 32%
CMYK
0, 17, 43, 68
LAB
29, 4, 15
LCH
29, 16, 76
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 77
XYZ
6, 6, 3
LUV
29, 10, 15
HWB
36, 18%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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