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
533935
RGB
83, 57, 53
HSL
8, 22%, 27%
HSB
8, 36%, 33%
CMYK
0, 31, 36, 67
LAB
27, 11, 7
LCH
27, 14, 33
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 29
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
27, 16, 6
HWB
8, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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