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
605442
RGB
96, 84, 66
HSL
36, 19%, 32%
HSB
36, 31%, 38%
CMYK
0, 13, 31, 62
LAB
37, 3, 12
LCH
37, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 78
XYZ
9, 9, 6
LUV
37, 8, 14
HWB
36, 26%, 62%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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