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
5E4E4D
RGB
94, 78, 77
HSL
4, 10%, 34%
HSB
4, 18%, 37%
CMYK
0, 17, 18, 63
LAB
35, 7, 3
LCH
35, 8, 25
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 22
XYZ
9, 8, 8
LUV
35, 9, 3
HWB
4, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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