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
5A4937
RGB
90, 73, 55
HSL
31, 24%, 28%
HSB
31, 39%, 35%
CMYK
0, 19, 39, 65
LAB
32, 5, 14
LCH
32, 15, 69
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 68
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 12, 14
HWB
31, 22%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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