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
55585C
RGB
85, 88, 92
HSL
214, 4%, 35%
HSB
214, 8%, 36%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 64
LAB
37, -1, -3
LCH
37, 3, 258
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 256
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
37, -2, -3
HWB
214, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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