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
5D5345
RGB
93, 83, 69
HSL
35, 15%, 32%
HSB
35, 26%, 36%
CMYK
0, 11, 26, 64
LAB
36, 2, 10
LCH
36, 10, 76
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 76
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
36, 7, 11
HWB
35, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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