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
554D4A
RGB
85, 77, 74
HSL
16, 7%, 31%
HSB
16, 13%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 67
LAB
33, 3, 3
LCH
33, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 42
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
33, 5, 3
HWB
16, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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