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
57523B
RGB
87, 82, 59
HSL
49, 19%, 29%
HSB
49, 32%, 34%
CMYK
0, 6, 32, 66
LAB
35, -1, 14
LCH
35, 14, 94
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 97
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
35, 4, 16
HWB
49, 23%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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