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
555F67
RGB
85, 95, 103
HSL
207, 10%, 37%
HSB
207, 17%, 40%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 60
LAB
40, -3, -6
LCH
40, 7, 246
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 242
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
40, -6, -7
HWB
207, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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