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
56484E
RGB
86, 72, 78
HSL
334, 9%, 31%
HSB
334, 16%, 34%
CMYK
0, 16, 9, 66
LAB
32, 7, -1
LCH
32, 7, 350
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 350
XYZ
8, 7, 8
LUV
32, 8, -3
HWB
334, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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