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
5B563D
RGB
91, 86, 61
HSL
50, 20%, 30%
HSB
50, 33%, 36%
CMYK
0, 5, 33, 64
LAB
37, -1, 15
LCH
37, 15, 94
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 98
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
37, 4, 18
HWB
50, 24%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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