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
55737B
RGB
85, 115, 123
HSL
193, 18%, 41%
HSB
193, 31%, 48%
CMYK
31, 7, 0, 52
LAB
46, -10, -8
LCH
46, 13, 220
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 216
XYZ
13, 16, 21
LUV
46, -15, -10
HWB
193, 33%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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