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
554B36
RGB
85, 75, 54
HSL
41, 22%, 27%
HSB
41, 36%, 33%
CMYK
0, 12, 36, 67
LAB
32, 2, 14
LCH
32, 14, 83
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 85
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 7, 15
HWB
41, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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