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
55576F
RGB
85, 87, 111
HSL
235, 13%, 38%
HSB
235, 23%, 44%
CMYK
23, 22, 0, 56
LAB
38, 4, -14
LCH
38, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 281
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -2, -19
HWB
235, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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