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
554133
RGB
85, 65, 51
HSL
25, 25%, 27%
HSB
25, 40%, 33%
CMYK
0, 24, 40, 67
LAB
29, 7, 12
LCH
29, 14, 59
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 56
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 13, 12
HWB
25, 20%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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