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
533A30
RGB
83, 58, 48
HSL
17, 27%, 26%
HSB
17, 42%, 33%
CMYK
0, 30, 42, 67
LAB
27, 10, 11
LCH
27, 15, 46
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 43
XYZ
6, 5, 3
LUV
27, 16, 10
HWB
17, 19%, 67%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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