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
555258
RGB
85, 82, 88
HSL
270, 4%, 33%
HSB
270, 7%, 35%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 65
LAB
35, 2, -3
LCH
35, 4, 306
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 308
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
35, 1, -4
HWB
270, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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