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
556463
RGB
85, 100, 99
HSL
176, 8%, 36%
HSB
176, 15%, 39%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 61
LAB
41, -6, -1
LCH
41, 6, 193
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 192
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
41, -8, -1
HWB
176, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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