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
524939
RGB
82, 73, 57
HSL
38, 18%, 27%
HSB
38, 30%, 32%
CMYK
0, 11, 30, 68
LAB
32, 2, 11
LCH
32, 11, 81
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 82
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 6, 12
HWB
38, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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