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
5B4836
RGB
91, 72, 54
HSL
29, 26%, 28%
HSB
29, 41%, 36%
CMYK
0, 21, 41, 64
LAB
32, 6, 14
LCH
32, 15, 66
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 65
XYZ
7, 7, 4
LUV
32, 13, 14
HWB
29, 21%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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