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
503E30
RGB
80, 62, 48
HSL
26, 25%, 25%
HSB
26, 40%, 31%
CMYK
0, 22, 40, 69
LAB
28, 6, 12
LCH
28, 13, 61
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 59
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 12, 11
HWB
26, 19%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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