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
5E504C
RGB
94, 80, 76
HSL
13, 11%, 33%
HSB
13, 19%, 37%
CMYK
0, 15, 19, 63
LAB
35, 5, 5
LCH
35, 7, 40
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 36
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
35, 9, 5
HWB
13, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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