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
55626E
RGB
85, 98, 110
HSL
209, 13%, 38%
HSB
209, 23%, 43%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 57
LAB
41, -3, -9
LCH
41, 9, 251
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 246
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
41, -7, -11
HWB
209, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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