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
554A56
RGB
85, 74, 86
HSL
295, 8%, 31%
HSB
295, 14%, 34%
CMYK
1, 14, 0, 66
LAB
33, 7, -5
LCH
33, 9, 321
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 323
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
33, 5, -8
HWB
295, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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