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
554A39
RGB
85, 74, 57
HSL
36, 20%, 28%
HSB
36, 33%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 33, 67
LAB
32, 3, 12
LCH
32, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 79
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 8, 13
HWB
36, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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