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
565242
RGB
86, 82, 66
HSL
48, 13%, 30%
HSB
48, 23%, 34%
CMYK
0, 5, 23, 66
LAB
35, -1, 10
LCH
35, 10, 93
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 96
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 3, 12
HWB
48, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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