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
51523E
RGB
81, 82, 62
HSL
63, 14%, 28%
HSB
63, 24%, 32%
CMYK
1, 0, 24, 68
LAB
34, -3, 12
LCH
34, 12, 106
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 110
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, 0, 14
HWB
63, 24%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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