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
533A3B
RGB
83, 58, 59
HSL
358, 18%, 28%
HSB
358, 30%, 33%
CMYK
0, 30, 29, 67
LAB
27, 12, 4
LCH
27, 12, 19
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 16
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
27, 15, 3
HWB
358, 23%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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