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
514848
RGB
81, 72, 72
HSL
0, 6%, 30%
HSB
0, 11%, 32%
CMYK
0, 11, 11, 68
LAB
32, 4, 1
LCH
32, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 18
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
32, 5, 1
HWB
0, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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