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
554458
RGB
85, 68, 88
HSL
291, 13%, 31%
HSB
291, 23%, 35%
CMYK
3, 23, 0, 65
LAB
31, 11, -9
LCH
31, 14, 319
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 321
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
31, 8, -13
HWB
291, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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