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
554530
RGB
85, 69, 48
HSL
34, 28%, 26%
HSB
34, 44%, 33%
CMYK
0, 19, 44, 67
LAB
31, 5, 15
LCH
31, 16, 73
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 74
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
31, 11, 16
HWB
34, 19%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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