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
5A4338
RGB
90, 67, 56
HSL
19, 23%, 29%
HSB
19, 38%, 35%
CMYK
0, 26, 38, 65
LAB
31, 9, 11
LCH
31, 14, 50
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 47
XYZ
7, 6, 5
LUV
31, 15, 10
HWB
19, 22%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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