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
515C46
RGB
81, 92, 70
HSL
90, 14%, 32%
HSB
90, 24%, 36%
CMYK
12, 0, 24, 64
LAB
38, -8, 11
LCH
38, 14, 125
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 129
XYZ
8, 10, 7
LUV
38, -5, 15
HWB
90, 27%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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