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
5B533B
RGB
91, 83, 59
HSL
45, 21%, 29%
HSB
45, 35%, 36%
CMYK
0, 9, 35, 64
LAB
36, 0, 15
LCH
36, 15, 89
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 92
XYZ
8, 9, 5
LUV
36, 6, 17
HWB
45, 23%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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