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
55586C
RGB
85, 88, 108
HSL
232, 12%, 38%
HSB
232, 21%, 42%
CMYK
21, 19, 0, 58
LAB
38, 2, -12
LCH
38, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 278
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -3, -16
HWB
232, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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