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
535239
RGB
83, 82, 57
HSL
58, 19%, 27%
HSB
58, 31%, 33%
CMYK
0, 1, 31, 67
LAB
34, -3, 15
LCH
34, 15, 101
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 106
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, 2, 17
HWB
58, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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