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
51553D
RGB
81, 85, 61
HSL
70, 16%, 29%
HSB
70, 28%, 33%
CMYK
5, 0, 28, 67
LAB
35, -5, 13
LCH
35, 14, 111
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 116
XYZ
7, 9, 6
LUV
35, -1, 16
HWB
70, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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