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
55403D
RGB
85, 64, 61
HSL
7, 16%, 29%
HSB
7, 28%, 33%
CMYK
0, 25, 28, 67
LAB
29, 9, 6
LCH
29, 11, 32
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 28
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 13, 5
HWB
7, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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