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
53443B
RGB
83, 68, 59
HSL
22, 17%, 28%
HSB
22, 29%, 33%
CMYK
0, 18, 29, 67
LAB
30, 5, 8
LCH
30, 10, 56
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 53
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 9, 8
HWB
22, 23%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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