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
523F37
RGB
82, 63, 55
HSL
18, 20%, 27%
HSB
18, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 23, 33, 68
LAB
29, 8, 8
LCH
29, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 44
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 12, 8
HWB
18, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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