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
5B453B
RGB
91, 69, 59
HSL
19, 21%, 29%
HSB
19, 35%, 36%
CMYK
0, 24, 35, 64
LAB
31, 9, 10
LCH
31, 13, 49
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 46
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
31, 14, 10
HWB
19, 23%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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