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
523931
RGB
82, 57, 49
HSL
15, 25%, 26%
HSB
15, 40%, 32%
CMYK
0, 30, 40, 68
LAB
27, 11, 10
LCH
27, 14, 42
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 38
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, 16, 8
HWB
15, 19%, 68%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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