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
574532
RGB
87, 69, 50
HSL
31, 27%, 27%
HSB
31, 43%, 34%
CMYK
0, 21, 43, 66
LAB
31, 6, 15
LCH
31, 16, 68
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 68
XYZ
7, 7, 4
LUV
31, 12, 15
HWB
31, 20%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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