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
555444
RGB
85, 84, 68
HSL
56, 11%, 30%
HSB
56, 20%, 33%
CMYK
0, 1, 20, 67
LAB
35, -2, 10
LCH
35, 10, 101
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 104
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, 1, 12
HWB
56, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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