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
51533C
RGB
81, 83, 60
HSL
65, 16%, 28%
HSB
65, 28%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 28, 67
LAB
35, -4, 13
LCH
35, 14, 107
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 112
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
35, 0, 16
HWB
65, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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