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
555169
RGB
85, 81, 105
HSL
250, 13%, 36%
HSB
250, 23%, 41%
CMYK
19, 23, 0, 59
LAB
36, 6, -13
LCH
36, 15, 294
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 292
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, 1, -18
HWB
250, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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