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
503E35
RGB
80, 62, 53
HSL
20, 20%, 26%
HSB
20, 34%, 31%
CMYK
0, 22, 34, 69
LAB
28, 7, 9
LCH
28, 11, 51
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 48
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 11, 8
HWB
20, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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