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
515E4C
RGB
81, 94, 76
HSL
103, 11%, 33%
HSB
103, 19%, 37%
CMYK
14, 0, 19, 63
LAB
38, -8, 9
LCH
38, 12, 133
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 137
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -6, 12
HWB
103, 30%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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