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
514736
RGB
81, 71, 54
HSL
38, 20%, 26%
HSB
38, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 12, 33, 68
LAB
31, 2, 12
LCH
31, 12, 80
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 81
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 7, 13
HWB
38, 21%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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