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
555663
RGB
85, 86, 99
HSL
236, 8%, 36%
HSB
236, 14%, 39%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 61
LAB
37, 2, -8
LCH
37, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 282
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
37, -1, -10
HWB
236, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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