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
556B79
RGB
85, 107, 121
HSL
203, 17%, 40%
HSB
203, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 53
LAB
44, -6, -11
LCH
44, 12, 242
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 236
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
44, -11, -14
HWB
203, 33%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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