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
503C38
RGB
80, 60, 56
HSL
10, 18%, 27%
HSB
10, 30%, 31%
CMYK
0, 25, 30, 69
LAB
27, 9, 6
LCH
27, 10, 35
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 31
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
27, 12, 5
HWB
10, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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