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
55666E
RGB
85, 102, 110
HSL
199, 13%, 38%
HSB
199, 23%, 43%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 57
LAB
42, -5, -7
LCH
42, 9, 233
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 228
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
42, -9, -8
HWB
199, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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