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
514B42
RGB
81, 75, 66
HSL
36, 10%, 29%
HSB
36, 19%, 32%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 68
LAB
32, 1, 6
LCH
32, 6, 79
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 78
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 4, 7
HWB
36, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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