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
555D49
RGB
85, 93, 73
HSL
84, 12%, 33%
HSB
84, 22%, 36%
CMYK
9, 0, 22, 64
LAB
38, -6, 10
LCH
38, 12, 121
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 125
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -4, 14
HWB
84, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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