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
514C3B
RGB
81, 76, 59
HSL
46, 16%, 27%
HSB
46, 27%, 32%
CMYK
0, 6, 27, 68
LAB
32, 0, 11
LCH
32, 11, 91
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 94
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 4, 12
HWB
46, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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