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
51472F
RGB
81, 71, 47
HSL
42, 27%, 25%
HSB
42, 42%, 32%
CMYK
0, 12, 42, 68
LAB
31, 1, 16
LCH
31, 16, 85
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 88
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
31, 7, 17
HWB
42, 18%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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