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
56644D
RGB
86, 100, 77
HSL
97, 13%, 35%
HSB
97, 23%, 39%
CMYK
14, 0, 23, 61
LAB
41, -9, 11
LCH
41, 14, 129
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 133
XYZ
10, 12, 9
LUV
41, -7, 15
HWB
97, 30%, 61%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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