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
55495D
RGB
85, 73, 93
HSL
276, 12%, 33%
HSB
276, 22%, 36%
CMYK
9, 22, 0, 64
LAB
33, 8, -10
LCH
33, 13, 310
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 312
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
33, 5, -14
HWB
276, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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