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
503E3B
RGB
80, 62, 59
HSL
9, 15%, 27%
HSB
9, 26%, 31%
CMYK
0, 22, 26, 69
LAB
28, 8, 5
LCH
28, 9, 33
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 29
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
28, 11, 4
HWB
9, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named brown on shades of brown, or all families on colors.