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
556567
RGB
85, 101, 103
HSL
187, 10%, 37%
HSB
187, 17%, 40%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 60
LAB
41, -6, -3
LCH
41, 7, 209
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 206
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
41, -8, -3
HWB
187, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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