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
554B5E
RGB
85, 75, 94
HSL
272, 11%, 33%
HSB
272, 20%, 37%
CMYK
10, 20, 0, 63
LAB
33, 7, -10
LCH
33, 12, 308
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 309
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
33, 4, -13
HWB
272, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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