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
51604D
RGB
81, 96, 77
HSL
107, 11%, 34%
HSB
107, 20%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 20, 62
LAB
39, -9, 9
LCH
39, 13, 135
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 139
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
39, -7, 12
HWB
107, 30%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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