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
556862
RGB
85, 104, 98
HSL
161, 10%, 37%
HSB
161, 18%, 41%
CMYK
18, 0, 6, 59
LAB
42, -8, 1
LCH
42, 8, 174
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 174
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
42, -10, 3
HWB
161, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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