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
554D53
RGB
85, 77, 83
HSL
315, 5%, 32%
HSB
315, 9%, 33%
CMYK
0, 9, 2, 67
LAB
34, 4, -2
LCH
34, 5, 332
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 334
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
34, 4, -4
HWB
315, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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