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
57543D
RGB
87, 84, 61
HSL
53, 18%, 29%
HSB
53, 30%, 34%
CMYK
0, 3, 30, 66
LAB
36, -2, 14
LCH
36, 14, 97
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 101
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, 3, 16
HWB
53, 24%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.