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
555668
RGB
85, 86, 104
HSL
237, 10%, 37%
HSB
237, 18%, 41%
CMYK
18, 17, 0, 59
LAB
37, 3, -11
LCH
37, 11, 285
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 283
XYZ
10, 10, 14
LUV
37, -2, -14
HWB
237, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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