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
503E3C
RGB
80, 62, 60
HSL
6, 14%, 27%
HSB
6, 25%, 31%
CMYK
0, 22, 25, 69
LAB
28, 8, 4
LCH
28, 9, 29
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 26
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
28, 11, 4
HWB
6, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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