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
516253
RGB
81, 98, 83
HSL
127, 9%, 35%
HSB
127, 17%, 38%
CMYK
17, 0, 15, 62
LAB
40, -9, 6
LCH
40, 11, 146
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 148
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
40, -8, 9
HWB
127, 32%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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