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
5E533D
RGB
94, 83, 61
HSL
40, 21%, 30%
HSB
40, 35%, 37%
CMYK
0, 12, 35, 63
LAB
36, 2, 15
LCH
36, 15, 82
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 84
XYZ
9, 9, 6
LUV
36, 8, 16
HWB
40, 24%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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