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
5B5347
RGB
91, 83, 71
HSL
36, 12%, 32%
HSB
36, 22%, 36%
CMYK
0, 9, 22, 64
LAB
36, 2, 8
LCH
36, 8, 78
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 78
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
36, 5, 10
HWB
36, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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