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
5C503E
RGB
92, 80, 62
HSL
36, 19%, 30%
HSB
36, 33%, 36%
CMYK
0, 13, 33, 64
LAB
35, 3, 13
LCH
35, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 78
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 8, 14
HWB
36, 24%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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