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
514540
RGB
81, 69, 64
HSL
18, 12%, 28%
HSB
18, 21%, 32%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 68
LAB
30, 5, 5
LCH
30, 7, 48
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 44
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 7, 5
HWB
18, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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