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
54533C
RGB
84, 83, 60
HSL
58, 17%, 28%
HSB
58, 29%, 33%
CMYK
0, 1, 29, 67
LAB
35, -3, 14
LCH
35, 14, 101
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 106
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
35, 2, 16
HWB
58, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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