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
556563
RGB
85, 101, 99
HSL
173, 9%, 36%
HSB
173, 16%, 40%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 60
LAB
41, -7, -1
LCH
41, 7, 189
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 187
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
41, -8, 0
HWB
173, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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