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
556261
RGB
85, 98, 97
HSL
175, 7%, 36%
HSB
175, 13%, 38%
CMYK
13, 0, 1, 62
LAB
40, -5, -1
LCH
40, 5, 193
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 191
XYZ
10, 12, 13
LUV
40, -7, -1
HWB
175, 33%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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