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
5A533E
RGB
90, 83, 62
HSL
45, 18%, 30%
HSB
45, 31%, 35%
CMYK
0, 8, 31, 65
LAB
36, 0, 13
LCH
36, 13, 89
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 92
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, 5, 15
HWB
45, 24%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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