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
53494C
RGB
83, 73, 76
HSL
342, 6%, 31%
HSB
342, 12%, 33%
CMYK
0, 12, 8, 67
LAB
32, 5, 0
LCH
32, 5, 358
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 358
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, 5, -1
HWB
342, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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