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
554753
RGB
85, 71, 83
HSL
309, 9%, 31%
HSB
309, 16%, 33%
CMYK
0, 16, 2, 67
LAB
32, 8, -5
LCH
32, 9, 329
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 331
XYZ
8, 7, 9
LUV
32, 7, -7
HWB
309, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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