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
554B54
RGB
85, 75, 84
HSL
306, 6%, 31%
HSB
306, 12%, 33%
CMYK
0, 12, 1, 67
LAB
33, 6, -4
LCH
33, 7, 327
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 329
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
33, 5, -6
HWB
306, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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