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
503B3A
RGB
80, 59, 58
HSL
3, 16%, 27%
HSB
3, 28%, 31%
CMYK
0, 26, 28, 69
LAB
27, 9, 4
LCH
27, 10, 25
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 22
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 12, 3
HWB
3, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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