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
515C48
RGB
81, 92, 72
HSL
93, 12%, 32%
HSB
93, 22%, 36%
CMYK
12, 0, 22, 64
LAB
38, -8, 10
LCH
38, 13, 127
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 131
XYZ
8, 10, 8
LUV
38, -5, 13
HWB
93, 28%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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