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
5E5243
RGB
94, 82, 67
HSL
33, 17%, 32%
HSB
33, 29%, 37%
CMYK
0, 13, 29, 63
LAB
36, 3, 11
LCH
36, 11, 74
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 73
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
36, 8, 12
HWB
33, 26%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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