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
56513C
RGB
86, 81, 60
HSL
48, 18%, 29%
HSB
48, 30%, 34%
CMYK
0, 6, 30, 66
LAB
34, -1, 13
LCH
34, 13, 93
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 96
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
34, 4, 15
HWB
48, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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