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
554231
RGB
85, 66, 49
HSL
28, 27%, 26%
HSB
28, 42%, 33%
CMYK
0, 22, 42, 67
LAB
30, 7, 14
LCH
30, 15, 65
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 63
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
30, 13, 13
HWB
28, 19%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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