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
575147
RGB
87, 81, 71
HSL
37, 10%, 31%
HSB
37, 18%, 34%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 66
LAB
35, 1, 7
LCH
35, 7, 81
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 81
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
35, 4, 8
HWB
37, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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