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
534546
RGB
83, 69, 70
HSL
356, 9%, 30%
HSB
356, 17%, 33%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 67
LAB
31, 6, 2
LCH
31, 7, 15
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 13
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
31, 8, 1
HWB
356, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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