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
554238
RGB
85, 66, 56
HSL
21, 21%, 28%
HSB
21, 34%, 33%
CMYK
0, 22, 34, 67
LAB
30, 7, 9
LCH
30, 12, 52
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 49
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 12, 9
HWB
21, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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