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
51624D
RGB
81, 98, 77
HSL
109, 12%, 34%
HSB
109, 21%, 38%
CMYK
17, 0, 21, 62
LAB
40, -10, 10
LCH
40, 14, 136
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 140
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
40, -8, 14
HWB
109, 30%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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