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
554A40
RGB
85, 74, 64
HSL
29, 14%, 29%
HSB
29, 25%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 25, 67
LAB
32, 3, 8
LCH
32, 9, 66
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 64
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 7, 8
HWB
29, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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