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
51473C
RGB
81, 71, 60
HSL
31, 15%, 28%
HSB
31, 26%, 32%
CMYK
0, 12, 26, 68
LAB
31, 3, 8
LCH
31, 9, 71
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 70
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 6, 9
HWB
31, 24%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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