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
5B705D
RGB
91, 112, 93
HSL
126, 10%, 40%
HSB
126, 19%, 44%
CMYK
19, 0, 17, 56
LAB
45, -11, 8
LCH
45, 14, 145
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 148
XYZ
12, 15, 13
LUV
45, -11, 12
HWB
126, 36%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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