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
585244
RGB
88, 82, 68
HSL
42, 13%, 31%
HSB
42, 23%, 35%
CMYK
0, 7, 23, 65
LAB
35, 1, 9
LCH
35, 9, 86
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 88
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, 4, 11
HWB
42, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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