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
554D41
RGB
85, 77, 65
HSL
36, 13%, 29%
HSB
36, 24%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 24, 67
LAB
33, 2, 8
LCH
33, 9, 78
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 78
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, 5, 9
HWB
36, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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