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
55544F
RGB
85, 84, 79
HSL
50, 4%, 32%
HSB
50, 7%, 33%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 67
LAB
36, 0, 3
LCH
36, 3, 96
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 97
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, 1, 4
HWB
50, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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