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
516A5D
RGB
81, 106, 93
HSL
149, 13%, 37%
HSB
149, 24%, 42%
CMYK
24, 0, 12, 58
LAB
43, -12, 4
LCH
43, 13, 161
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 162
XYZ
11, 13, 12
LUV
43, -12, 7
HWB
149, 32%, 58%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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