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
574239
RGB
87, 66, 57
HSL
18, 21%, 28%
HSB
18, 34%, 34%
CMYK
0, 24, 34, 66
LAB
30, 8, 9
LCH
30, 12, 48
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 44
XYZ
7, 6, 5
LUV
30, 13, 9
HWB
18, 22%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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