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
555B44
RGB
85, 91, 68
HSL
76, 14%, 31%
HSB
76, 25%, 36%
CMYK
7, 0, 25, 64
LAB
38, -6, 12
LCH
38, 14, 115
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 120
XYZ
9, 10, 7
LUV
38, -2, 16
HWB
76, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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