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
554A35
RGB
85, 74, 53
HSL
39, 23%, 27%
HSB
39, 38%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 38, 67
LAB
32, 2, 14
LCH
32, 15, 81
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 83
XYZ
7, 7, 4
LUV
32, 8, 15
HWB
39, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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