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
59453B
RGB
89, 69, 59
HSL
20, 20%, 29%
HSB
20, 34%, 35%
CMYK
0, 22, 34, 65
LAB
31, 8, 10
LCH
31, 12, 51
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 48
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
31, 13, 9
HWB
20, 23%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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