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
554533
RGB
85, 69, 51
HSL
32, 25%, 27%
HSB
32, 40%, 33%
CMYK
0, 19, 40, 67
LAB
31, 5, 14
LCH
31, 14, 70
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 70
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
31, 11, 14
HWB
32, 20%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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