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
554356
RGB
85, 67, 86
HSL
297, 12%, 30%
HSB
297, 22%, 34%
CMYK
1, 22, 0, 66
LAB
31, 11, -8
LCH
31, 14, 322
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 325
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, 9, -12
HWB
297, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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