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
555A41
RGB
85, 90, 65
HSL
72, 16%, 30%
HSB
72, 28%, 35%
CMYK
6, 0, 28, 65
LAB
37, -6, 14
LCH
37, 15, 112
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 117
XYZ
8, 10, 6
LUV
37, -2, 17
HWB
72, 25%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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