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
55604B
RGB
85, 96, 75
HSL
91, 12%, 34%
HSB
91, 22%, 38%
CMYK
11, 0, 22, 62
LAB
39, -8, 11
LCH
39, 13, 126
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 130
XYZ
9, 11, 8
LUV
39, -5, 14
HWB
91, 29%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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