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
554B3D
RGB
85, 75, 61
HSL
35, 16%, 29%
HSB
35, 28%, 33%
CMYK
0, 12, 28, 67
LAB
33, 2, 10
LCH
33, 10, 76
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 76
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
33, 7, 11
HWB
35, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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