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
535640
RGB
83, 86, 64
HSL
68, 15%, 29%
HSB
68, 26%, 34%
CMYK
3, 0, 26, 66
LAB
36, -4, 12
LCH
36, 13, 110
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 114
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, -1, 15
HWB
68, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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