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
554D36
RGB
85, 77, 54
HSL
45, 22%, 27%
HSB
45, 36%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 36, 67
LAB
33, 1, 15
LCH
33, 15, 88
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 91
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, 6, 16
HWB
45, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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