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
55525F
RGB
85, 82, 95
HSL
254, 7%, 35%
HSB
254, 14%, 37%
CMYK
11, 14, 0, 63
LAB
36, 3, -7
LCH
36, 8, 296
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 296
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, 1, -10
HWB
254, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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