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
514A4B
RGB
81, 74, 75
HSL
351, 5%, 30%
HSB
351, 9%, 32%
CMYK
0, 9, 7, 68
LAB
32, 3, 1
LCH
32, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 8
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, 4, 0
HWB
351, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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