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
516657
RGB
81, 102, 87
HSL
137, 11%, 36%
HSB
137, 21%, 40%
CMYK
21, 0, 15, 60
LAB
41, -11, 6
LCH
41, 12, 152
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 154
XYZ
10, 12, 11
LUV
41, -10, 9
HWB
137, 32%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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