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
54553C
RGB
84, 85, 60
HSL
62, 17%, 28%
HSB
62, 29%, 33%
CMYK
1, 0, 29, 67
LAB
36, -4, 15
LCH
36, 15, 105
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 110
XYZ
8, 9, 6
LUV
36, 1, 17
HWB
62, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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