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
514546
RGB
81, 69, 70
HSL
355, 8%, 29%
HSB
355, 15%, 32%
CMYK
0, 15, 14, 68
LAB
31, 5, 1
LCH
31, 6, 14
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 12
XYZ
7, 6, 7
LUV
31, 7, 1
HWB
355, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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