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
55555E
RGB
85, 85, 94
HSL
240, 5%, 35%
HSB
240, 10%, 37%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 63
LAB
36, 2, -5
LCH
36, 5, 286
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 286
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, -1, -7
HWB
240, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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