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
5B453D
RGB
91, 69, 61
HSL
16, 20%, 30%
HSB
16, 33%, 36%
CMYK
0, 24, 33, 64
LAB
32, 9, 9
LCH
32, 12, 45
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 41
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 14, 8
HWB
16, 24%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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