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
555E6E
RGB
85, 94, 110
HSL
218, 13%, 38%
HSB
218, 23%, 43%
CMYK
23, 15, 0, 57
LAB
40, -1, -10
LCH
40, 10, 266
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 262
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
40, -5, -14
HWB
218, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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