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
564944
RGB
86, 73, 68
HSL
17, 12%, 30%
HSB
17, 21%, 34%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 66
LAB
32, 5, 5
LCH
32, 7, 46
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 42
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 8, 5
HWB
17, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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