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
524337
RGB
82, 67, 55
HSL
27, 20%, 27%
HSB
27, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 18, 33, 68
LAB
30, 5, 10
LCH
30, 11, 62
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 60
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
30, 10, 10
HWB
27, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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