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
5A463E
RGB
90, 70, 62
HSL
17, 18%, 30%
HSB
17, 31%, 35%
CMYK
0, 22, 31, 65
LAB
32, 8, 8
LCH
32, 11, 47
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 43
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 13, 8
HWB
17, 24%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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