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
53403A
RGB
83, 64, 58
HSL
14, 18%, 28%
HSB
14, 30%, 33%
CMYK
0, 23, 30, 67
LAB
29, 8, 7
LCH
29, 10, 42
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 38
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 12, 6
HWB
14, 23%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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