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
55443E
RGB
85, 68, 62
HSL
16, 16%, 29%
HSB
16, 27%, 33%
CMYK
0, 20, 27, 67
LAB
31, 7, 7
LCH
31, 9, 44
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 40
XYZ
7, 6, 5
LUV
31, 10, 6
HWB
16, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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