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
55737C
RGB
85, 115, 124
HSL
194, 19%, 41%
HSB
194, 31%, 49%
CMYK
31, 7, 0, 51
LAB
46, -9, -9
LCH
46, 13, 223
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 218
XYZ
14, 16, 21
LUV
46, -15, -11
HWB
194, 33%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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