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
51573E
RGB
81, 87, 62
HSL
74, 17%, 29%
HSB
74, 29%, 34%
CMYK
7, 0, 29, 66
LAB
36, -6, 14
LCH
36, 15, 114
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 119
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, -2, 17
HWB
74, 24%, 66%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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