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
554656
RGB
85, 70, 86
HSL
296, 10%, 31%
HSB
296, 19%, 34%
CMYK
1, 19, 0, 66
LAB
32, 9, -7
LCH
32, 11, 322
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 324
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
32, 7, -10
HWB
296, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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