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
51543B
RGB
81, 84, 59
HSL
67, 17%, 28%
HSB
67, 30%, 33%
CMYK
4, 0, 30, 67
LAB
35, -5, 14
LCH
35, 15, 109
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 114
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
35, -1, 17
HWB
67, 23%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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