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
554A5B
RGB
85, 74, 91
HSL
279, 10%, 32%
HSB
279, 19%, 36%
CMYK
7, 19, 0, 64
LAB
33, 7, -8
LCH
33, 11, 312
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 314
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
33, 5, -12
HWB
279, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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