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
51513B
RGB
81, 81, 59
HSL
60, 16%, 27%
HSB
60, 27%, 32%
CMYK
0, 0, 27, 68
LAB
34, -3, 13
LCH
34, 13, 103
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 108
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, 1, 15
HWB
60, 23%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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