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
556472
RGB
85, 100, 114
HSL
209, 15%, 39%
HSB
209, 25%, 45%
CMYK
25, 12, 0, 55
LAB
41, -3, -10
LCH
41, 10, 252
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 247
XYZ
11, 12, 18
LUV
41, -8, -13
HWB
209, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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