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
554139
RGB
85, 65, 57
HSL
17, 20%, 28%
HSB
17, 33%, 33%
CMYK
0, 24, 33, 67
LAB
30, 8, 8
LCH
30, 12, 47
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 43
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 13, 8
HWB
17, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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