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
503B4C
RGB
80, 59, 76
HSL
311, 15%, 27%
HSB
311, 26%, 31%
CMYK
0, 26, 5, 69
LAB
28, 12, -7
LCH
28, 14, 331
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 333
XYZ
6, 5, 8
LUV
28, 10, -10
HWB
311, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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