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
554654
RGB
85, 70, 84
HSL
304, 10%, 30%
HSB
304, 18%, 33%
CMYK
0, 18, 1, 67
LAB
32, 9, -6
LCH
32, 10, 326
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 328
XYZ
8, 7, 9
LUV
32, 7, -9
HWB
304, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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