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
554351
RGB
85, 67, 81
HSL
313, 12%, 30%
HSB
313, 21%, 33%
CMYK
0, 21, 5, 67
LAB
31, 10, -5
LCH
31, 11, 332
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 334
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 9, -8
HWB
313, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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