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
55495C
RGB
85, 73, 92
HSL
278, 12%, 32%
HSB
278, 21%, 36%
CMYK
8, 21, 0, 64
LAB
33, 8, -9
LCH
33, 12, 312
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 313
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
33, 5, -13
HWB
278, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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