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
514E40
RGB
81, 78, 64
HSL
49, 12%, 28%
HSB
49, 21%, 32%
CMYK
0, 4, 21, 68
LAB
33, -1, 9
LCH
33, 9, 95
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 97
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, 2, 10
HWB
49, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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