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
55485B
RGB
85, 72, 91
HSL
281, 12%, 32%
HSB
281, 21%, 36%
CMYK
7, 21, 0, 64
LAB
32, 9, -9
LCH
32, 13, 313
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 315
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
32, 6, -13
HWB
281, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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