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
514B3F
RGB
81, 75, 63
HSL
40, 12%, 28%
HSB
40, 22%, 32%
CMYK
0, 7, 22, 68
LAB
32, 1, 8
LCH
32, 8, 84
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 85
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 4, 9
HWB
40, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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