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
554A46
RGB
85, 74, 70
HSL
16, 10%, 30%
HSB
16, 18%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 67
LAB
32, 4, 4
LCH
32, 6, 45
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 41
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
32, 7, 4
HWB
16, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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