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
554F61
RGB
85, 79, 97
HSL
260, 10%, 35%
HSB
260, 19%, 38%
CMYK
12, 19, 0, 62
LAB
35, 6, -10
LCH
35, 11, 300
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 300
XYZ
9, 8, 12
LUV
35, 2, -13
HWB
260, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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