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
55676C
RGB
85, 103, 108
HSL
193, 12%, 38%
HSB
193, 21%, 42%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 58
LAB
42, -6, -5
LCH
42, 8, 220
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 216
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
42, -9, -6
HWB
193, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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