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
504D38
RGB
80, 77, 56
HSL
52, 18%, 27%
HSB
52, 30%, 31%
CMYK
0, 4, 30, 69
LAB
33, -2, 13
LCH
33, 13, 97
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 101
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
33, 3, 15
HWB
52, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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