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
516151
RGB
81, 97, 81
HSL
120, 9%, 35%
HSB
120, 16%, 38%
CMYK
16, 0, 16, 62
LAB
39, -9, 7
LCH
39, 11, 142
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 145
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
39, -8, 10
HWB
120, 32%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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