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
5B5643
RGB
91, 86, 67
HSL
48, 15%, 31%
HSB
48, 26%, 36%
CMYK
0, 5, 26, 64
LAB
37, 0, 12
LCH
37, 12, 92
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 95
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
37, 4, 14
HWB
48, 26%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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