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
554E43
RGB
85, 78, 67
HSL
37, 12%, 30%
HSB
37, 21%, 33%
CMYK
0, 8, 21, 67
LAB
34, 1, 8
LCH
34, 8, 79
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 79
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, 5, 9
HWB
37, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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