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
53393D
RGB
83, 57, 61
HSL
351, 19%, 27%
HSB
351, 31%, 33%
CMYK
0, 31, 27, 67
LAB
27, 12, 2
LCH
27, 13, 11
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 9
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 15, 1
HWB
351, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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