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
555239
RGB
85, 82, 57
HSL
54, 20%, 28%
HSB
54, 33%, 33%
CMYK
0, 4, 33, 67
LAB
35, -2, 15
LCH
35, 15, 98
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 102
XYZ
8, 8, 5
LUV
35, 3, 17
HWB
54, 22%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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