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
573C38
RGB
87, 60, 56
HSL
8, 22%, 28%
HSB
8, 36%, 34%
CMYK
0, 31, 36, 66
LAB
28, 12, 7
LCH
28, 14, 32
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 28
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
28, 17, 6
HWB
8, 22%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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