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
524E39
RGB
82, 78, 57
HSL
50, 18%, 27%
HSB
50, 30%, 32%
CMYK
0, 5, 30, 68
LAB
33, -1, 13
LCH
33, 13, 95
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 99
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, 3, 15
HWB
50, 22%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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