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
533E3D
RGB
83, 62, 61
HSL
3, 15%, 28%
HSB
3, 27%, 33%
CMYK
0, 25, 27, 67
LAB
29, 9, 4
LCH
29, 10, 25
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 22
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 12, 3
HWB
3, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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