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
554E5D
RGB
85, 78, 93
HSL
268, 9%, 34%
HSB
268, 16%, 36%
CMYK
9, 16, 0, 64
LAB
34, 5, -8
LCH
34, 9, 305
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 306
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, 3, -11
HWB
268, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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