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
59533D
RGB
89, 83, 61
HSL
47, 19%, 29%
HSB
47, 31%, 35%
CMYK
0, 7, 31, 65
LAB
35, 0, 14
LCH
35, 14, 91
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 95
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
35, 5, 16
HWB
47, 24%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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