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
554E47
RGB
85, 78, 71
HSL
30, 9%, 31%
HSB
30, 16%, 33%
CMYK
0, 8, 16, 67
LAB
34, 2, 5
LCH
34, 6, 69
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 67
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
34, 4, 6
HWB
30, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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