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
555161
RGB
85, 81, 97
HSL
255, 9%, 35%
HSB
255, 16%, 38%
CMYK
12, 16, 0, 62
LAB
35, 4, -9
LCH
35, 10, 297
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 297
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
35, 1, -12
HWB
255, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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