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
575442
RGB
87, 84, 66
HSL
51, 14%, 30%
HSB
51, 24%, 34%
CMYK
0, 3, 24, 66
LAB
36, -1, 11
LCH
36, 11, 96
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 100
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, 3, 13
HWB
51, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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