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
55525A
RGB
85, 82, 90
HSL
262, 5%, 34%
HSB
262, 9%, 35%
CMYK
6, 9, 0, 65
LAB
35, 3, -4
LCH
35, 5, 301
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 303
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
35, 1, -6
HWB
262, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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