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
5E514B
RGB
94, 81, 75
HSL
19, 11%, 33%
HSB
19, 20%, 37%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 63
LAB
36, 5, 6
LCH
36, 7, 50
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 46
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 8, 6
HWB
19, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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