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
533B3C
RGB
83, 59, 60
HSL
358, 17%, 28%
HSB
358, 29%, 33%
CMYK
0, 29, 28, 67
LAB
28, 11, 4
LCH
28, 12, 19
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 16
XYZ
6, 5, 5
LUV
28, 14, 2
HWB
358, 23%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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