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
533B2F
RGB
83, 59, 47
HSL
20, 28%, 25%
HSB
20, 43%, 33%
CMYK
0, 29, 43, 67
LAB
27, 10, 12
LCH
27, 15, 51
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 48
XYZ
6, 5, 3
LUV
27, 16, 11
HWB
20, 18%, 67%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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