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
5B4E38
RGB
91, 78, 56
HSL
38, 24%, 29%
HSB
38, 38%, 36%
CMYK
0, 14, 38, 64
LAB
34, 3, 15
LCH
34, 15, 79
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 81
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
34, 9, 16
HWB
38, 22%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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