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
514C44
RGB
81, 76, 68
HSL
37, 9%, 29%
HSB
37, 16%, 32%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 68
LAB
33, 1, 6
LCH
33, 6, 80
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 80
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
33, 3, 6
HWB
37, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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