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
555C73
RGB
85, 92, 115
HSL
226, 15%, 39%
HSB
226, 26%, 45%
CMYK
26, 20, 0, 55
LAB
39, 1, -14
LCH
39, 14, 276
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 272
XYZ
11, 11, 18
LUV
39, -5, -19
HWB
226, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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