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
554C3A
RGB
85, 76, 58
HSL
40, 19%, 28%
HSB
40, 32%, 33%
CMYK
0, 11, 32, 67
LAB
33, 2, 12
LCH
33, 12, 83
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 84
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
33, 6, 13
HWB
40, 23%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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