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
574A33
RGB
87, 74, 51
HSL
38, 26%, 27%
HSB
38, 41%, 34%
CMYK
0, 15, 41, 66
LAB
32, 3, 16
LCH
32, 16, 80
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 81
XYZ
7, 7, 4
LUV
32, 9, 17
HWB
38, 20%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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