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
514637
RGB
81, 70, 55
HSL
35, 19%, 27%
HSB
35, 32%, 32%
CMYK
0, 14, 32, 68
LAB
31, 3, 11
LCH
31, 11, 75
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 75
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
31, 7, 12
HWB
35, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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