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
5A4E37
RGB
90, 78, 55
HSL
39, 24%, 28%
HSB
39, 39%, 35%
CMYK
0, 13, 39, 65
LAB
34, 2, 16
LCH
34, 16, 81
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 83
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
34, 9, 17
HWB
39, 22%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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