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
514D36
RGB
81, 77, 54
HSL
51, 20%, 26%
HSB
51, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 5, 33, 68
LAB
33, -1, 14
LCH
33, 14, 95
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 99
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
33, 4, 16
HWB
51, 21%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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