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
554A5E
RGB
85, 74, 94
HSL
273, 12%, 33%
HSB
273, 21%, 37%
CMYK
10, 21, 0, 63
LAB
33, 8, -10
LCH
33, 13, 309
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 310
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
33, 5, -14
HWB
273, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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