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
5E4E49
RGB
94, 78, 73
HSL
14, 13%, 33%
HSB
14, 22%, 37%
CMYK
0, 17, 22, 63
LAB
35, 6, 6
LCH
35, 8, 42
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 38
XYZ
9, 8, 7
LUV
35, 10, 6
HWB
14, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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