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
57493D
RGB
87, 73, 61
HSL
28, 18%, 29%
HSB
28, 30%, 34%
CMYK
0, 16, 30, 66
LAB
32, 5, 10
LCH
32, 11, 64
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 63
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 9, 10
HWB
28, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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