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
56503B
RGB
86, 80, 59
HSL
47, 19%, 28%
HSB
47, 31%, 34%
CMYK
0, 7, 31, 66
LAB
34, 0, 13
LCH
34, 13, 91
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 94
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, 5, 15
HWB
47, 23%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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