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
554E5A
RGB
85, 78, 90
HSL
275, 7%, 33%
HSB
275, 13%, 35%
CMYK
6, 13, 0, 65
LAB
34, 5, -6
LCH
34, 8, 309
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 311
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, 3, -8
HWB
275, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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