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
555160
RGB
85, 81, 96
HSL
256, 8%, 35%
HSB
256, 16%, 38%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 62
LAB
35, 4, -8
LCH
35, 9, 297
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 298
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
35, 1, -11
HWB
256, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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