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
554E3C
RGB
85, 78, 60
HSL
43, 17%, 28%
HSB
43, 29%, 33%
CMYK
0, 8, 29, 67
LAB
33, 1, 12
LCH
33, 12, 87
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 89
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, 5, 13
HWB
43, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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