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
554A49
RGB
85, 74, 73
HSL
5, 8%, 31%
HSB
5, 14%, 33%
CMYK
0, 13, 14, 67
LAB
33, 5, 2
LCH
33, 5, 27
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 24
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
33, 6, 2
HWB
5, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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