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
554C38
RGB
85, 76, 56
HSL
41, 21%, 28%
HSB
41, 34%, 33%
CMYK
0, 11, 34, 67
LAB
33, 1, 13
LCH
33, 13, 84
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 87
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
33, 7, 15
HWB
41, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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