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
503E37
RGB
80, 62, 55
HSL
17, 19%, 26%
HSB
17, 31%, 31%
CMYK
0, 22, 31, 69
LAB
28, 7, 7
LCH
28, 10, 46
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 42
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 11, 7
HWB
17, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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