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
51473B
RGB
81, 71, 59
HSL
33, 16%, 27%
HSB
33, 27%, 32%
CMYK
0, 12, 27, 68
LAB
31, 3, 9
LCH
31, 9, 73
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 72
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 7, 10
HWB
33, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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