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
563C35
RGB
86, 60, 53
HSL
13, 24%, 27%
HSB
13, 38%, 34%
CMYK
0, 30, 38, 66
LAB
28, 11, 9
LCH
28, 14, 40
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 36
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 16, 8
HWB
13, 21%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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