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
514531
RGB
81, 69, 49
HSL
37, 25%, 25%
HSB
37, 40%, 32%
CMYK
0, 15, 40, 68
LAB
30, 3, 14
LCH
30, 14, 79
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 80
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
30, 8, 15
HWB
37, 19%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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