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
5B4841
RGB
91, 72, 65
HSL
16, 17%, 31%
HSB
16, 29%, 36%
CMYK
0, 21, 29, 64
LAB
32, 7, 7
LCH
32, 11, 45
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 41
XYZ
8, 7, 6
LUV
32, 12, 7
HWB
16, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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