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
555E65
RGB
85, 94, 101
HSL
206, 9%, 36%
HSB
206, 16%, 40%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 60
LAB
39, -2, -5
LCH
39, 6, 245
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 241
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
39, -5, -7
HWB
206, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.