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
51685B
RGB
81, 104, 91
HSL
146, 12%, 36%
HSB
146, 22%, 41%
CMYK
22, 0, 12, 59
LAB
42, -11, 4
LCH
42, 12, 158
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 160
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
42, -11, 8
HWB
146, 32%, 59%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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