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
605243
RGB
96, 82, 67
HSL
31, 18%, 32%
HSB
31, 30%, 38%
CMYK
0, 15, 30, 62
LAB
36, 4, 11
LCH
36, 12, 70
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 69
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
36, 9, 12
HWB
31, 26%, 62%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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