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
55495F
RGB
85, 73, 95
HSL
273, 13%, 33%
HSB
273, 23%, 37%
CMYK
11, 23, 0, 63
LAB
33, 9, -11
LCH
33, 14, 308
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 309
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
33, 5, -15
HWB
273, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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