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
575145
RGB
87, 81, 69
HSL
40, 12%, 31%
HSB
40, 21%, 34%
CMYK
0, 7, 21, 66
LAB
35, 1, 8
LCH
35, 8, 84
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 85
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
35, 4, 9
HWB
40, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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