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
554F5F
RGB
85, 79, 95
HSL
263, 9%, 34%
HSB
263, 17%, 37%
CMYK
11, 17, 0, 63
LAB
35, 5, -8
LCH
35, 10, 302
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 302
XYZ
9, 8, 12
LUV
35, 2, -12
HWB
263, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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