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
554E39
RGB
85, 78, 57
HSL
45, 20%, 28%
HSB
45, 33%, 33%
CMYK
0, 8, 33, 67
LAB
33, 0, 14
LCH
33, 14, 89
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 92
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, 5, 15
HWB
45, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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