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
514641
RGB
81, 70, 65
HSL
19, 11%, 29%
HSB
19, 20%, 32%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 68
LAB
31, 4, 5
LCH
31, 6, 50
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 46
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
31, 7, 5
HWB
19, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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