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
55665B
RGB
85, 102, 91
HSL
141, 9%, 37%
HSB
141, 17%, 40%
CMYK
17, 0, 11, 60
LAB
42, -9, 4
LCH
42, 9, 155
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 157
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
42, -9, 7
HWB
141, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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