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
574235
RGB
87, 66, 53
HSL
23, 24%, 27%
HSB
23, 39%, 34%
CMYK
0, 24, 39, 66
LAB
30, 8, 12
LCH
30, 14, 56
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 53
XYZ
7, 6, 4
LUV
30, 14, 11
HWB
23, 21%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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