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
55475D
RGB
85, 71, 93
HSL
278, 13%, 32%
HSB
278, 24%, 36%
CMYK
9, 24, 0, 64
LAB
32, 10, -11
LCH
32, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 313
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
32, 6, -15
HWB
278, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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