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
554841
RGB
85, 72, 65
HSL
21, 13%, 29%
HSB
21, 24%, 33%
CMYK
0, 15, 24, 67
LAB
32, 5, 6
LCH
32, 8, 53
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 50
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 8, 7
HWB
21, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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