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
555A4E
RGB
85, 90, 78
HSL
85, 7%, 33%
HSB
85, 13%, 35%
CMYK
6, 0, 13, 65
LAB
38, -4, 6
LCH
38, 7, 122
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 126
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -2, 8
HWB
85, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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