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
5D503D
RGB
93, 80, 61
HSL
36, 21%, 30%
HSB
36, 34%, 36%
CMYK
0, 14, 34, 64
LAB
35, 3, 13
LCH
35, 14, 76
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 77
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 9, 15
HWB
36, 24%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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