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
57453E
RGB
87, 69, 62
HSL
17, 17%, 29%
HSB
17, 29%, 34%
CMYK
0, 21, 29, 66
LAB
31, 7, 7
LCH
31, 10, 46
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 42
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
31, 11, 7
HWB
17, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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