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
554B46
RGB
85, 75, 70
HSL
20, 10%, 30%
HSB
20, 18%, 33%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 67
LAB
33, 4, 5
LCH
33, 6, 52
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 48
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
33, 6, 5
HWB
20, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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