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
554D5F
RGB
85, 77, 95
HSL
267, 10%, 34%
HSB
267, 19%, 37%
CMYK
11, 19, 0, 63
LAB
34, 6, -9
LCH
34, 11, 304
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 305
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, 3, -13
HWB
267, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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