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
555E48
RGB
85, 94, 72
HSL
85, 13%, 33%
HSB
85, 23%, 37%
CMYK
10, 0, 23, 63
LAB
39, -7, 11
LCH
39, 13, 121
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 126
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
39, -4, 15
HWB
85, 28%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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