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
514935
RGB
81, 73, 53
HSL
43, 21%, 26%
HSB
43, 35%, 32%
CMYK
0, 10, 35, 68
LAB
31, 1, 13
LCH
31, 13, 86
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 89
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 6, 14
HWB
43, 21%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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