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
553A35
RGB
85, 58, 53
HSL
9, 23%, 27%
HSB
9, 38%, 33%
CMYK
0, 32, 38, 67
LAB
27, 12, 8
LCH
27, 14, 35
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 31
XYZ
6, 5, 4
LUV
27, 17, 7
HWB
9, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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