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
554E66
RGB
85, 78, 102
HSL
257, 13%, 35%
HSB
257, 24%, 40%
CMYK
17, 24, 0, 60
LAB
35, 7, -13
LCH
35, 15, 299
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 298
XYZ
9, 8, 14
LUV
35, 2, -18
HWB
257, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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