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
56403A
RGB
86, 64, 58
HSL
13, 19%, 28%
HSB
13, 33%, 34%
CMYK
0, 26, 33, 66
LAB
29, 9, 8
LCH
29, 12, 40
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 36
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 14, 7
HWB
13, 23%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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