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
555463
RGB
85, 84, 99
HSL
244, 8%, 36%
HSB
244, 15%, 39%
CMYK
14, 15, 0, 61
LAB
36, 3, -9
LCH
36, 9, 289
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 288
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, 0, -12
HWB
244, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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