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
554659
RGB
85, 70, 89
HSL
287, 12%, 31%
HSB
287, 21%, 35%
CMYK
4, 21, 0, 65
LAB
32, 10, -9
LCH
32, 13, 317
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 319
XYZ
8, 7, 10
LUV
32, 7, -12
HWB
287, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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