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
554457
RGB
85, 68, 87
HSL
294, 12%, 30%
HSB
294, 22%, 34%
CMYK
2, 22, 0, 66
LAB
31, 10, -8
LCH
31, 13, 321
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 323
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
31, 8, -12
HWB
294, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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