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
51604F
RGB
81, 96, 79
HSL
113, 10%, 34%
HSB
113, 18%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 18, 62
LAB
39, -9, 8
LCH
39, 12, 138
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 142
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
39, -7, 11
HWB
113, 31%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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