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
514B33
RGB
81, 75, 51
HSL
48, 23%, 26%
HSB
48, 37%, 32%
CMYK
0, 7, 37, 68
LAB
32, -1, 15
LCH
32, 15, 92
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 96
XYZ
7, 7, 4
LUV
32, 5, 17
HWB
48, 20%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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