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
534945
RGB
83, 73, 69
HSL
17, 9%, 30%
HSB
17, 17%, 33%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 67
LAB
32, 4, 4
LCH
32, 6, 47
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 43
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
32, 6, 4
HWB
17, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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