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
555A44
RGB
85, 90, 68
HSL
74, 14%, 31%
HSB
74, 24%, 35%
CMYK
6, 0, 24, 65
LAB
37, -5, 12
LCH
37, 13, 114
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 118
XYZ
8, 10, 7
LUV
37, -2, 15
HWB
74, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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