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
555D5D
RGB
85, 93, 93
HSL
180, 4%, 35%
HSB
180, 9%, 36%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 64
LAB
39, -3, -1
LCH
39, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 197
XYZ
10, 11, 12
LUV
39, -4, -1
HWB
180, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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