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
556264
RGB
85, 98, 100
HSL
188, 8%, 36%
HSB
188, 15%, 39%
CMYK
15, 2, 0, 61
LAB
40, -5, -3
LCH
40, 6, 211
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 208
XYZ
10, 12, 14
LUV
40, -7, -3
HWB
188, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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