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
533D36
RGB
83, 61, 54
HSL
14, 21%, 27%
HSB
14, 35%, 33%
CMYK
0, 27, 35, 67
LAB
28, 9, 8
LCH
28, 12, 42
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 38
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
28, 14, 7
HWB
14, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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