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
55746C
RGB
85, 116, 108
HSL
165, 15%, 39%
HSB
165, 27%, 45%
CMYK
27, 0, 7, 55
LAB
46, -13, 1
LCH
46, 13, 177
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 177
XYZ
13, 16, 17
LUV
46, -15, 3
HWB
165, 33%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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