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
556453
RGB
85, 100, 83
HSL
113, 9%, 36%
HSB
113, 17%, 39%
CMYK
15, 0, 17, 61
LAB
41, -9, 8
LCH
41, 12, 138
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 142
XYZ
10, 12, 10
LUV
41, -7, 11
HWB
113, 33%, 61%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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