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
555240
RGB
85, 82, 64
HSL
51, 14%, 29%
HSB
51, 25%, 33%
CMYK
0, 4, 25, 67
LAB
35, -1, 11
LCH
35, 11, 96
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 100
XYZ
8, 8, 6
LUV
35, 3, 13
HWB
51, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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