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
595241
RGB
89, 82, 65
HSL
43, 16%, 30%
HSB
43, 27%, 35%
CMYK
0, 8, 27, 65
LAB
35, 1, 11
LCH
35, 11, 86
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 88
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
35, 5, 13
HWB
43, 25%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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