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
554C42
RGB
85, 76, 66
HSL
32, 13%, 30%
HSB
32, 22%, 33%
CMYK
0, 11, 22, 67
LAB
33, 2, 7
LCH
33, 8, 71
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 70
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
33, 6, 8
HWB
32, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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