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
505243
RGB
80, 82, 67
HSL
68, 10%, 29%
HSB
68, 18%, 32%
CMYK
2, 0, 18, 68
LAB
34, -3, 9
LCH
34, 9, 110
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 114
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, 0, 11
HWB
68, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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