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
5E494A
RGB
94, 73, 74
HSL
357, 13%, 33%
HSB
357, 22%, 37%
CMYK
0, 22, 21, 63
LAB
33, 9, 3
LCH
33, 10, 18
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 15
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
33, 12, 2
HWB
357, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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