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
523933
RGB
82, 57, 51
HSL
12, 23%, 26%
HSB
12, 38%, 32%
CMYK
0, 30, 38, 68
LAB
27, 11, 8
LCH
27, 14, 38
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 34
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
27, 16, 7
HWB
12, 20%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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