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
554253
RGB
85, 66, 83
HSL
306, 13%, 30%
HSB
306, 22%, 33%
CMYK
0, 22, 2, 67
LAB
31, 11, -7
LCH
31, 13, 328
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 330
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
31, 9, -10
HWB
306, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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