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
51444D
RGB
81, 68, 77
HSL
318, 9%, 29%
HSB
318, 16%, 32%
CMYK
0, 16, 5, 68
LAB
30, 7, -3
LCH
30, 8, 335
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 337
XYZ
7, 6, 8
LUV
30, 7, -5
HWB
318, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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