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
503C2C
RGB
80, 60, 44
HSL
27, 29%, 24%
HSB
27, 45%, 31%
CMYK
0, 25, 45, 69
LAB
27, 7, 13
LCH
27, 15, 62
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 60
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 13, 13
HWB
27, 17%, 69%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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