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
554251
RGB
85, 66, 81
HSL
313, 13%, 30%
HSB
313, 22%, 33%
CMYK
0, 22, 5, 67
LAB
30, 11, -6
LCH
30, 12, 332
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 334
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
30, 10, -9
HWB
313, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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