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
555A5B
RGB
85, 90, 91
HSL
190, 3%, 35%
HSB
190, 7%, 36%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 64
LAB
38, -2, -1
LCH
38, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 211
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -3, -1
HWB
190, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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