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
57413C
RGB
87, 65, 60
HSL
11, 18%, 29%
HSB
11, 31%, 34%
CMYK
0, 25, 31, 66
LAB
30, 9, 7
LCH
30, 12, 37
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 33
XYZ
7, 6, 5
LUV
30, 14, 6
HWB
11, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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