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
545139
RGB
84, 81, 57
HSL
53, 19%, 28%
HSB
53, 32%, 33%
CMYK
0, 4, 32, 67
LAB
34, -2, 15
LCH
34, 15, 98
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 102
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
34, 3, 17
HWB
53, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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