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
523937
RGB
82, 57, 55
HSL
4, 20%, 27%
HSB
4, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 30, 33, 68
LAB
27, 11, 6
LCH
27, 13, 28
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 24
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
27, 15, 5
HWB
4, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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