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
59533B
RGB
89, 83, 59
HSL
48, 20%, 29%
HSB
48, 34%, 35%
CMYK
0, 7, 34, 65
LAB
35, -1, 15
LCH
35, 15, 92
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 96
XYZ
8, 9, 5
LUV
35, 5, 17
HWB
48, 23%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.