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
5E5142
RGB
94, 81, 66
HSL
32, 18%, 31%
HSB
32, 30%, 37%
CMYK
0, 14, 30, 63
LAB
35, 4, 11
LCH
35, 12, 72
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 71
XYZ
9, 9, 6
LUV
35, 9, 12
HWB
32, 26%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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