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
535146
RGB
83, 81, 70
HSL
51, 8%, 30%
HSB
51, 16%, 33%
CMYK
0, 2, 16, 67
LAB
34, -1, 7
LCH
34, 7, 97
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 99
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
34, 2, 8
HWB
51, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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