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
554234
RGB
85, 66, 52
HSL
25, 24%, 27%
HSB
25, 39%, 33%
CMYK
0, 22, 39, 67
LAB
30, 7, 12
LCH
30, 14, 60
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 58
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
30, 13, 12
HWB
25, 20%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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