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
554C59
RGB
85, 76, 89
HSL
282, 8%, 32%
HSB
282, 15%, 35%
CMYK
4, 15, 0, 65
LAB
34, 6, -6
LCH
34, 9, 314
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 316
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, 4, -9
HWB
282, 30%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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