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
51624F
RGB
81, 98, 79
HSL
114, 11%, 35%
HSB
114, 19%, 38%
CMYK
17, 0, 19, 62
LAB
40, -10, 9
LCH
40, 13, 139
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 142
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
40, -8, 12
HWB
114, 31%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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