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
556271
RGB
85, 98, 113
HSL
212, 14%, 39%
HSB
212, 25%, 44%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 56
LAB
41, -2, -10
LCH
41, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 252
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
41, -7, -13
HWB
212, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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