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
554D56
RGB
85, 77, 86
HSL
293, 6%, 32%
HSB
293, 10%, 34%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 66
LAB
34, 5, -4
LCH
34, 6, 320
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 322
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
34, 4, -6
HWB
293, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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