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
5B5145
RGB
91, 81, 69
HSL
33, 14%, 31%
HSB
33, 24%, 36%
CMYK
0, 11, 24, 64
LAB
35, 3, 9
LCH
35, 9, 73
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 72
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, 7, 10
HWB
33, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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