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
503B39
RGB
80, 59, 57
HSL
5, 17%, 27%
HSB
5, 29%, 31%
CMYK
0, 26, 29, 69
LAB
27, 9, 5
LCH
27, 11, 28
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 25
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 13, 4
HWB
5, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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