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
554136
RGB
85, 65, 54
HSL
21, 22%, 27%
HSB
21, 36%, 33%
CMYK
0, 24, 36, 67
LAB
29, 8, 10
LCH
29, 13, 53
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 50
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 13, 10
HWB
21, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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