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
554A47
RGB
85, 74, 71
HSL
13, 9%, 31%
HSB
13, 16%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 16, 67
LAB
33, 4, 4
LCH
33, 6, 39
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 36
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
33, 7, 4
HWB
13, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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