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
55564F
RGB
85, 86, 79
HSL
69, 4%, 32%
HSB
69, 8%, 34%
CMYK
1, 0, 8, 66
LAB
36, -1, 4
LCH
36, 4, 111
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 113
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, 0, 5
HWB
69, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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