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
55574A
RGB
85, 87, 74
HSL
69, 8%, 32%
HSB
69, 15%, 34%
CMYK
2, 0, 15, 66
LAB
36, -3, 7
LCH
36, 8, 111
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 114
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, 0, 9
HWB
69, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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