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
564151
RGB
86, 65, 81
HSL
314, 14%, 30%
HSB
314, 24%, 34%
CMYK
0, 24, 6, 66
LAB
30, 12, -6
LCH
30, 13, 333
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 335
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
30, 11, -9
HWB
314, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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