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
5A5643
RGB
90, 86, 67
HSL
50, 15%, 31%
HSB
50, 26%, 35%
CMYK
0, 4, 26, 65
LAB
37, -1, 12
LCH
37, 12, 95
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 98
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
37, 3, 14
HWB
50, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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