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
55595E
RGB
85, 89, 94
HSL
213, 5%, 35%
HSB
213, 10%, 37%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 63
LAB
38, -1, -3
LCH
38, 4, 257
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 254
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -2, -4
HWB
213, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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