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
556752
RGB
85, 103, 82
HSL
111, 11%, 36%
HSB
111, 20%, 40%
CMYK
17, 0, 20, 60
LAB
42, -10, 10
LCH
42, 14, 138
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 141
XYZ
10, 12, 10
LUV
42, -9, 14
HWB
111, 32%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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