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
554D5C
RGB
85, 77, 92
HSL
272, 9%, 33%
HSB
272, 16%, 36%
CMYK
8, 16, 0, 64
LAB
34, 6, -8
LCH
34, 10, 308
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 309
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, 3, -11
HWB
272, 30%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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