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
565344
RGB
86, 83, 68
HSL
50, 12%, 30%
HSB
50, 21%, 34%
CMYK
0, 3, 21, 66
LAB
35, -1, 9
LCH
35, 9, 95
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 98
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, 3, 11
HWB
50, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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