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
5F533B
RGB
95, 83, 59
HSL
40, 23%, 30%
HSB
40, 38%, 37%
CMYK
0, 13, 38, 63
LAB
36, 2, 16
LCH
36, 16, 82
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 84
XYZ
9, 9, 5
LUV
36, 9, 18
HWB
40, 23%, 63%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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