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
575141
RGB
87, 81, 65
HSL
44, 14%, 30%
HSB
44, 25%, 34%
CMYK
0, 7, 25, 66
LAB
35, 0, 10
LCH
35, 10, 88
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 90
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 4, 12
HWB
44, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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