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
554D48
RGB
85, 77, 72
HSL
23, 8%, 31%
HSB
23, 15%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 15, 67
LAB
33, 3, 4
LCH
33, 5, 57
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 54
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
33, 5, 5
HWB
23, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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