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
563B35
RGB
86, 59, 53
HSL
11, 24%, 27%
HSB
11, 38%, 34%
CMYK
0, 31, 38, 66
LAB
28, 12, 9
LCH
28, 15, 37
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 33
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 17, 7
HWB
11, 21%, 66%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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