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
514B37
RGB
81, 75, 55
HSL
46, 19%, 27%
HSB
46, 32%, 32%
CMYK
0, 7, 32, 68
LAB
32, 0, 13
LCH
32, 13, 90
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 93
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 5, 14
HWB
46, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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