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
55565D
RGB
85, 86, 93
HSL
232, 4%, 35%
HSB
232, 9%, 36%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 64
LAB
37, 1, -4
LCH
37, 4, 280
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 279
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
37, -1, -6
HWB
232, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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