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
523D33
RGB
82, 61, 51
HSL
19, 23%, 26%
HSB
19, 38%, 32%
CMYK
0, 26, 38, 68
LAB
28, 8, 10
LCH
28, 13, 50
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 47
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 13, 9
HWB
19, 20%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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