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
555144
RGB
85, 81, 68
HSL
46, 11%, 30%
HSB
46, 20%, 33%
CMYK
0, 5, 20, 67
LAB
35, 0, 8
LCH
35, 8, 91
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 93
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
35, 3, 10
HWB
46, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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