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
555248
RGB
85, 82, 72
HSL
46, 8%, 31%
HSB
46, 15%, 33%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 67
LAB
35, 0, 6
LCH
35, 6, 92
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 93
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
35, 2, 8
HWB
46, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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