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
5D5145
RGB
93, 81, 69
HSL
30, 15%, 32%
HSB
30, 26%, 36%
CMYK
0, 13, 26, 64
LAB
35, 4, 9
LCH
35, 10, 69
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 67
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
35, 8, 10
HWB
30, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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