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
515A46
RGB
81, 90, 70
HSL
87, 13%, 31%
HSB
87, 22%, 35%
CMYK
10, 0, 22, 65
LAB
37, -7, 10
LCH
37, 12, 123
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 127
XYZ
8, 10, 7
LUV
37, -4, 13
HWB
87, 27%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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