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
55656A
RGB
85, 101, 106
HSL
194, 11%, 37%
HSB
194, 20%, 42%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 58
LAB
42, -5, -5
LCH
42, 7, 223
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 219
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
42, -8, -6
HWB
194, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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