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
57474D
RGB
87, 71, 77
HSL
338, 10%, 31%
HSB
338, 18%, 34%
CMYK
0, 18, 11, 66
LAB
32, 8, -1
LCH
32, 8, 353
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 354
XYZ
8, 7, 8
LUV
32, 9, -2
HWB
338, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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