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
554E61
RGB
85, 78, 97
HSL
262, 11%, 34%
HSB
262, 20%, 38%
CMYK
12, 20, 0, 62
LAB
34, 6, -10
LCH
34, 12, 301
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 302
XYZ
9, 8, 12
LUV
34, 3, -14
HWB
262, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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