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
554A3E
RGB
85, 74, 62
HSL
31, 16%, 29%
HSB
31, 27%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 67
LAB
32, 3, 9
LCH
32, 10, 71
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 70
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 7, 10
HWB
31, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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