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
555659
RGB
85, 86, 89
HSL
225, 2%, 34%
HSB
225, 4%, 35%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 65
LAB
37, 0, -2
LCH
37, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 271
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
37, -1, -2
HWB
225, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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