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
55403E
RGB
85, 64, 62
HSL
5, 16%, 29%
HSB
5, 27%, 33%
CMYK
0, 25, 27, 67
LAB
29, 9, 5
LCH
29, 10, 28
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 25
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 13, 4
HWB
5, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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