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
554E4E
RGB
85, 78, 78
HSL
0, 4%, 32%
HSB
0, 8%, 33%
CMYK
0, 8, 8, 67
LAB
34, 3, 1
LCH
34, 3, 20
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 18
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
34, 4, 1
HWB
0, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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