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
554A5C
RGB
85, 74, 92
HSL
277, 11%, 33%
HSB
277, 20%, 36%
CMYK
8, 20, 0, 64
LAB
33, 8, -9
LCH
33, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 312
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
33, 5, -12
HWB
277, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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