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
514C42
RGB
81, 76, 66
HSL
40, 10%, 29%
HSB
40, 19%, 32%
CMYK
0, 6, 19, 68
LAB
33, 1, 7
LCH
33, 7, 84
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 85
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
33, 3, 8
HWB
40, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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