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
56523A
RGB
86, 82, 58
HSL
51, 19%, 28%
HSB
51, 33%, 34%
CMYK
0, 5, 33, 66
LAB
35, -1, 15
LCH
35, 15, 96
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 100
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
35, 4, 17
HWB
51, 23%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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