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
514732
RGB
81, 71, 50
HSL
41, 24%, 26%
HSB
41, 38%, 32%
CMYK
0, 12, 38, 68
LAB
31, 2, 14
LCH
31, 14, 83
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 85
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
31, 7, 15
HWB
41, 20%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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