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
515944
RGB
81, 89, 68
HSL
83, 13%, 31%
HSB
83, 24%, 35%
CMYK
9, 0, 24, 65
LAB
37, -6, 11
LCH
37, 13, 120
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 125
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
37, -4, 14
HWB
83, 27%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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