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
534833
RGB
83, 72, 51
HSL
39, 24%, 26%
HSB
39, 39%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 39, 67
LAB
31, 2, 14
LCH
31, 15, 81
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 83
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 8, 15
HWB
39, 20%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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