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
556269
RGB
85, 98, 105
HSL
201, 11%, 37%
HSB
201, 19%, 41%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 59
LAB
41, -4, -6
LCH
41, 7, 236
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 231
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
41, -7, -7
HWB
201, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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