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
554550
RGB
85, 69, 80
HSL
319, 10%, 30%
HSB
319, 19%, 33%
CMYK
0, 19, 6, 67
LAB
31, 9, -4
LCH
31, 10, 336
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 338
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 8, -6
HWB
319, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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