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
5E4E44
RGB
94, 78, 68
HSL
23, 16%, 32%
HSB
23, 28%, 37%
CMYK
0, 17, 28, 63
LAB
35, 6, 9
LCH
35, 10, 57
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 54
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
35, 10, 9
HWB
23, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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