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
556B60
RGB
85, 107, 96
HSL
150, 11%, 38%
HSB
150, 21%, 42%
CMYK
21, 0, 10, 58
LAB
43, -10, 3
LCH
43, 11, 162
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 163
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
43, -11, 6
HWB
150, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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