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
55404E
RGB
85, 64, 78
HSL
320, 14%, 29%
HSB
320, 25%, 33%
CMYK
0, 25, 8, 67
LAB
30, 11, -5
LCH
30, 12, 337
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 339
XYZ
7, 6, 8
LUV
30, 11, -8
HWB
320, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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