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
55574E
RGB
85, 87, 78
HSL
73, 5%, 32%
HSB
73, 10%, 34%
CMYK
2, 0, 10, 66
LAB
37, -2, 5
LCH
37, 5, 114
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 117
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
37, -1, 6
HWB
73, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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