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
504342
RGB
80, 67, 66
HSL
4, 10%, 29%
HSB
4, 17%, 31%
CMYK
0, 16, 18, 69
LAB
30, 6, 3
LCH
30, 6, 26
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 23
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 7, 2
HWB
4, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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