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
5B4E49
RGB
91, 78, 73
HSL
17, 11%, 32%
HSB
17, 20%, 36%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 64
LAB
34, 5, 5
LCH
34, 7, 46
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 42
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
34, 8, 5
HWB
17, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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