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
55625E
RGB
85, 98, 94
HSL
162, 7%, 36%
HSB
162, 13%, 38%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 62
LAB
40, -6, 1
LCH
40, 6, 175
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 175
XYZ
10, 11, 12
LUV
40, -7, 2
HWB
162, 33%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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