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
5E503B
RGB
94, 80, 59
HSL
36, 23%, 30%
HSB
36, 37%, 37%
CMYK
0, 15, 37, 63
LAB
35, 3, 15
LCH
35, 15, 77
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 78
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
35, 10, 16
HWB
36, 23%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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