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
51433A
RGB
81, 67, 58
HSL
23, 17%, 27%
HSB
23, 28%, 32%
CMYK
0, 17, 28, 68
LAB
30, 5, 8
LCH
30, 9, 57
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 55
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 9, 8
HWB
23, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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