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
555C59
RGB
85, 92, 89
HSL
154, 4%, 35%
HSB
154, 8%, 36%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 64
LAB
38, -3, 1
LCH
38, 3, 168
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 168
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -4, 1
HWB
154, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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