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
56513E
RGB
86, 81, 62
HSL
47, 16%, 29%
HSB
47, 28%, 34%
CMYK
0, 6, 28, 66
LAB
35, 0, 12
LCH
35, 12, 92
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 95
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 4, 14
HWB
47, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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