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
503B2E
RGB
80, 59, 46
HSL
23, 27%, 25%
HSB
23, 43%, 31%
CMYK
0, 26, 42, 69
LAB
27, 8, 12
LCH
27, 14, 56
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 53
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 14, 11
HWB
23, 18%, 69%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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