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
55747F
RGB
85, 116, 127
HSL
196, 20%, 42%
HSB
196, 33%, 50%
CMYK
33, 9, 0, 50
LAB
47, -9, -10
LCH
47, 14, 226
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 222
XYZ
14, 16, 22
LUV
47, -15, -12
HWB
196, 33%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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