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
51453B
RGB
81, 69, 59
HSL
27, 16%, 27%
HSB
27, 27%, 32%
CMYK
0, 15, 27, 68
LAB
30, 4, 8
LCH
30, 9, 64
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 62
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 8, 8
HWB
27, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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