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
55707A
RGB
85, 112, 122
HSL
196, 18%, 41%
HSB
196, 30%, 48%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 52
LAB
45, -8, -9
LCH
45, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 223
XYZ
13, 15, 21
LUV
45, -14, -11
HWB
196, 33%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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