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
575553
RGB
87, 85, 83
HSL
30, 2%, 33%
HSB
30, 5%, 34%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 66
LAB
36, 1, 1
LCH
36, 2, 70
OKLCH
0.45, 0.00, 68
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 1, 2
HWB
30, 33%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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