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
555C63
RGB
85, 92, 99
HSL
210, 8%, 36%
HSB
210, 14%, 39%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 61
LAB
39, -2, -5
LCH
39, 5, 252
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 248
XYZ
10, 10, 13
LUV
39, -4, -6
HWB
210, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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