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
533E35
RGB
83, 62, 53
HSL
18, 22%, 27%
HSB
18, 36%, 33%
CMYK
0, 25, 36, 67
LAB
28, 8, 9
LCH
28, 13, 48
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 44
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
28, 13, 9
HWB
18, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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