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
554D42
RGB
85, 77, 66
HSL
35, 13%, 30%
HSB
35, 22%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 22, 67
LAB
33, 2, 8
LCH
33, 8, 76
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 76
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, 5, 9
HWB
35, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.