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
563E32
RGB
86, 62, 50
HSL
20, 26%, 27%
HSB
20, 42%, 34%
CMYK
0, 28, 42, 66
LAB
29, 9, 12
LCH
29, 15, 51
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 48
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 16, 11
HWB
20, 20%, 66%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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