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
554F65
RGB
85, 79, 101
HSL
256, 12%, 35%
HSB
256, 22%, 40%
CMYK
16, 22, 0, 60
LAB
35, 6, -12
LCH
35, 13, 298
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 297
XYZ
9, 8, 13
LUV
35, 2, -16
HWB
256, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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