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
53402F
RGB
83, 64, 47
HSL
28, 28%, 25%
HSB
28, 43%, 33%
CMYK
0, 23, 43, 67
LAB
29, 7, 14
LCH
29, 15, 64
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 63
XYZ
6, 6, 3
LUV
29, 13, 13
HWB
28, 18%, 67%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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