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
554D5E
RGB
85, 77, 94
HSL
268, 10%, 34%
HSB
268, 18%, 37%
CMYK
10, 18, 0, 63
LAB
34, 6, -9
LCH
34, 11, 305
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 306
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, 3, -12
HWB
268, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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