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
523D32
RGB
82, 61, 50
HSL
21, 24%, 26%
HSB
21, 39%, 32%
CMYK
0, 26, 39, 68
LAB
28, 8, 11
LCH
28, 13, 52
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 49
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 13, 10
HWB
21, 20%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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