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
503B31
RGB
80, 59, 49
HSL
19, 24%, 25%
HSB
19, 39%, 31%
CMYK
0, 26, 39, 69
LAB
27, 8, 10
LCH
27, 13, 50
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 47
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, 13, 9
HWB
19, 19%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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