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
515E4B
RGB
81, 94, 75
HSL
101, 11%, 33%
HSB
101, 20%, 37%
CMYK
14, 0, 20, 63
LAB
38, -8, 9
LCH
38, 12, 132
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 136
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -6, 13
HWB
101, 29%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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