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
554D3C
RGB
85, 77, 60
HSL
41, 17%, 28%
HSB
41, 29%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 29, 67
LAB
33, 1, 11
LCH
33, 11, 84
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 86
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, 6, 13
HWB
41, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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