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
55634E
RGB
85, 99, 78
HSL
100, 12%, 35%
HSB
100, 21%, 39%
CMYK
14, 0, 21, 61
LAB
40, -9, 10
LCH
40, 13, 131
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 135
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
40, -7, 14
HWB
100, 31%, 61%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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