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
514B3A
RGB
81, 75, 58
HSL
44, 17%, 27%
HSB
44, 28%, 32%
CMYK
0, 7, 28, 68
LAB
32, 0, 11
LCH
32, 11, 89
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 91
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 4, 12
HWB
44, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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