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
53473D
RGB
83, 71, 61
HSL
27, 15%, 28%
HSB
27, 27%, 33%
CMYK
0, 14, 27, 67
LAB
31, 4, 8
LCH
31, 9, 64
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 62
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
31, 8, 8
HWB
27, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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