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
51464C
RGB
81, 70, 76
HSL
327, 7%, 30%
HSB
327, 14%, 32%
CMYK
0, 14, 6, 68
LAB
31, 6, -2
LCH
31, 6, 342
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 344
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
31, 6, -3
HWB
327, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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