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
556168
RGB
85, 97, 104
HSL
202, 10%, 37%
HSB
202, 18%, 41%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 59
LAB
40, -4, -6
LCH
40, 7, 238
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 233
XYZ
11, 11, 15
LUV
40, -7, -7
HWB
202, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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