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
493533
RGB
73, 53, 51
HSL
5, 18%, 24%
HSB
5, 30%, 29%
CMYK
0, 27, 30, 71
LAB
24, 9, 5
LCH
24, 10, 29
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 25
XYZ
5, 4, 4
LUV
24, 12, 4
HWB
5, 20%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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