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
516456
RGB
81, 100, 86
HSL
136, 10%, 35%
HSB
136, 19%, 39%
CMYK
19, 0, 14, 61
LAB
40, -10, 5
LCH
40, 11, 151
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 153
XYZ
10, 12, 11
LUV
40, -9, 9
HWB
136, 32%, 61%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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