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
53393A
RGB
83, 57, 58
HSL
358, 19%, 27%
HSB
358, 31%, 33%
CMYK
0, 31, 30, 67
LAB
27, 12, 4
LCH
27, 13, 19
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 16
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 15, 3
HWB
358, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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