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
554A5A
RGB
85, 74, 90
HSL
281, 10%, 32%
HSB
281, 18%, 35%
CMYK
6, 18, 0, 65
LAB
33, 7, -8
LCH
33, 11, 313
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 315
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
33, 5, -11
HWB
281, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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