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
54555F
RGB
84, 85, 95
HSL
235, 6%, 35%
HSB
235, 12%, 37%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 63
LAB
36, 1, -6
LCH
36, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 281
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, -1, -8
HWB
235, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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