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
5E523D
RGB
94, 82, 61
HSL
38, 21%, 30%
HSB
38, 35%, 37%
CMYK
0, 13, 35, 63
LAB
36, 3, 14
LCH
36, 15, 80
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 81
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, 9, 16
HWB
38, 24%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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