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
533B37
RGB
83, 59, 55
HSL
9, 20%, 27%
HSB
9, 34%, 33%
CMYK
0, 29, 34, 67
LAB
28, 10, 7
LCH
28, 13, 33
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 29
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 15, 6
HWB
9, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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