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
51493D
RGB
81, 73, 61
HSL
36, 14%, 28%
HSB
36, 25%, 32%
CMYK
0, 10, 25, 68
LAB
32, 2, 9
LCH
32, 9, 78
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 78
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 5, 9
HWB
36, 24%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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