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
554E5B
RGB
85, 78, 91
HSL
272, 8%, 33%
HSB
272, 14%, 36%
CMYK
7, 14, 0, 64
LAB
34, 5, -7
LCH
34, 8, 308
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 309
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, 3, -9
HWB
272, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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