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
557379
RGB
85, 115, 121
HSL
190, 17%, 40%
HSB
190, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 5, 0, 53
LAB
46, -10, -7
LCH
46, 12, 215
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 211
XYZ
13, 16, 20
LUV
46, -15, -8
HWB
190, 33%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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