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
563F36
RGB
86, 63, 54
HSL
17, 23%, 27%
HSB
17, 37%, 34%
CMYK
0, 27, 37, 66
LAB
29, 9, 10
LCH
29, 13, 46
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 42
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 15, 9
HWB
17, 21%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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