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
55595F
RGB
85, 89, 95
HSL
216, 6%, 35%
HSB
216, 11%, 37%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 63
LAB
38, -1, -4
LCH
38, 4, 261
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 258
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -2, -5
HWB
216, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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