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
55727D
RGB
85, 114, 125
HSL
196, 19%, 41%
HSB
196, 32%, 49%
CMYK
32, 9, 0, 51
LAB
46, -9, -10
LCH
46, 13, 228
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 223
XYZ
13, 15, 22
LUV
46, -14, -12
HWB
196, 33%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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