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
53454D
RGB
83, 69, 77
HSL
326, 9%, 30%
HSB
326, 17%, 33%
CMYK
0, 17, 7, 67
LAB
31, 7, -2
LCH
31, 8, 341
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 343
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
31, 7, -4
HWB
326, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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