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
554D59
RGB
85, 77, 89
HSL
280, 7%, 33%
HSB
280, 13%, 35%
CMYK
4, 13, 0, 65
LAB
34, 5, -6
LCH
34, 8, 313
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 315
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, 4, -8
HWB
280, 30%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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