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
524937
RGB
82, 73, 55
HSL
40, 20%, 27%
HSB
40, 33%, 32%
CMYK
0, 11, 33, 68
LAB
32, 2, 12
LCH
32, 12, 83
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 84
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 6, 13
HWB
40, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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