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
556378
RGB
85, 99, 120
HSL
216, 17%, 40%
HSB
216, 29%, 47%
CMYK
29, 18, 0, 53
LAB
41, -2, -14
LCH
41, 14, 264
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 258
XYZ
12, 12, 20
LUV
41, -8, -19
HWB
216, 33%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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