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
5D533F
RGB
93, 83, 63
HSL
40, 19%, 31%
HSB
40, 32%, 36%
CMYK
0, 11, 32, 64
LAB
36, 2, 13
LCH
36, 13, 83
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 84
XYZ
9, 9, 6
LUV
36, 7, 15
HWB
40, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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