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
555164
RGB
85, 81, 100
HSL
253, 10%, 35%
HSB
253, 19%, 39%
CMYK
15, 19, 0, 61
LAB
35, 5, -10
LCH
35, 12, 295
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 295
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
35, 1, -14
HWB
253, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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