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
5E4541
RGB
94, 69, 65
HSL
8, 18%, 31%
HSB
8, 31%, 37%
CMYK
0, 27, 31, 63
LAB
32, 11, 7
LCH
32, 13, 33
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 29
XYZ
8, 7, 6
LUV
32, 16, 6
HWB
8, 25%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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