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
554E62
RGB
85, 78, 98
HSL
261, 11%, 35%
HSB
261, 20%, 38%
CMYK
13, 20, 0, 62
LAB
34, 6, -11
LCH
34, 12, 301
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 301
XYZ
9, 8, 13
LUV
34, 2, -15
HWB
261, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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