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
54556D
RGB
84, 85, 109
HSL
238, 13%, 38%
HSB
238, 23%, 43%
CMYK
23, 22, 0, 57
LAB
37, 4, -14
LCH
37, 15, 286
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 283
XYZ
10, 9, 16
LUV
37, -2, -19
HWB
238, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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