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
53533E
RGB
83, 83, 62
HSL
60, 14%, 28%
HSB
60, 25%, 33%
CMYK
0, 0, 25, 67
LAB
35, -3, 12
LCH
35, 13, 103
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 108
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 1, 15
HWB
60, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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