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
574141
RGB
87, 65, 65
HSL
0, 14%, 30%
HSB
0, 25%, 34%
CMYK
0, 25, 25, 66
LAB
30, 10, 4
LCH
30, 11, 22
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 19
XYZ
7, 6, 6
LUV
30, 13, 3
HWB
0, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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