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
57533C
RGB
87, 83, 60
HSL
51, 18%, 29%
HSB
51, 31%, 34%
CMYK
0, 5, 31, 66
LAB
35, -1, 14
LCH
35, 14, 96
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 99
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
35, 4, 16
HWB
51, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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