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
554455
RGB
85, 68, 85
HSL
300, 11%, 30%
HSB
300, 20%, 33%
CMYK
0, 20, 0, 67
LAB
31, 10, -7
LCH
31, 12, 324
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 326
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 8, -11
HWB
300, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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