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
5B4042
RGB
91, 64, 66
HSL
356, 17%, 30%
HSB
356, 30%, 36%
CMYK
0, 30, 27, 64
LAB
30, 12, 4
LCH
30, 13, 17
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 14
XYZ
7, 6, 6
LUV
30, 16, 2
HWB
356, 25%, 64%
Pantone
208 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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