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
5B5940
RGB
91, 89, 64
HSL
56, 17%, 30%
HSB
56, 30%, 36%
CMYK
0, 2, 30, 64
LAB
37, -3, 15
LCH
37, 15, 100
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 104
XYZ
9, 10, 6
LUV
37, 2, 18
HWB
56, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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