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
5E5643
RGB
94, 86, 67
HSL
42, 17%, 32%
HSB
42, 29%, 37%
CMYK
0, 9, 29, 63
LAB
37, 1, 12
LCH
37, 12, 86
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 88
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
37, 6, 14
HWB
42, 26%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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